Columbia, Maryland vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 17.5% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $25,576 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Auburn
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Columbia, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower