What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Marylandcompared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

Childcare is 47% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Maryland copmared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

A salary of $58,000 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina should increase to $59,150 in Columbia, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHAPEL HILL vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 2.0% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,150 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
47% more expensive in Columbia
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC vs. Columbia, MD

Compared to Chapel Hill, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.6% higher

Commute

30.6% higher

Health

15.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chapel Hill, NC vs. Columbia, MD

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