What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Cockeysville, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 54% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Cockeysville, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Cockeysville, Maryland could decrease to $36,111 in Columbia, South Carolina (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.

COCKEYSVILLE vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Cockeysville, Maryland vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 27.8% cheaper than Cockeysville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,111 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cockeysville, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Cockeysville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Columbia
than in Cockeysville, Maryland

Cockeysville, MD vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Cockeysville, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

62.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

30.2% lower

Health

35.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Cockeysville, Maryland vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cockeysville, MD vs. Columbia, SC

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