Columbia, Maryland vs. Erie, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Erie, Colorado is 15.2% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $207,388 in Erie, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Erie, Colorado is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Erie
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Erie, CO
Compared to Columbia, Erie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower