College Park, Maryland vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 25.8% cheaper than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,077 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Columbia
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to College Park, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower