Columbia, Maryland vs. Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania is 26.7% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $73,288 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Chambersburg
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Chambersburg, PA
Compared to Columbia, Chambersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower