Columbia, Maryland vs. Bluefield, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bluefield, West Virginia is 41.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $29,332 in Bluefield, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bluefield, West Virginia is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Bluefield
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Bluefield, WV
Compared to Columbia, Bluefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower