Collegeville, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 0.9% more expensive than Collegeville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $89,835 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Collegeville, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% more expensive in Columbia
than in Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Collegeville, PA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Collegeville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% higher
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher