Columbia, Maryland vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 2.4% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $81,893 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% more expensive in College Park
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. College Park, MD
Compared to Columbia, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower