Columbia, Maryland vs. Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania is 9.0% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $148,301 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Blue Bell
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Blue Bell, PA
Compared to Columbia, Blue Bell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower