Columbia, Maryland vs. Chevy Chase, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chevy Chase, Maryland is 84.4% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $92,223 in Chevy Chase, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chevy Chase, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Chevy Chase
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Chevy Chase, MD
Compared to Columbia, Chevy Chase is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.4% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower