Columbia, Maryland vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 11.3% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,664 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Arvada
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Columbia, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower