What is a pro or con of living in Fort Washington, Marylandcompared to Columbia, Maryland?

Transportation is 41% more expensive in Fort Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Washington, Maryland copmared to Columbia, Maryland?

A salary of $136,500 in Columbia, Maryland should increase to $143,769 in Fort Washington, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. FORT WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Maryland vs. Fort Washington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Washington, Maryland is 5.3% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $143,769 in Fort Washington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Washington, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
41% more expensive in Fort Washington
than in Columbia, Maryland

Columbia, MD vs. Fort Washington, MD

Compared to Columbia, Fort Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

41.1% higher

Health

0.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Maryland vs. Fort Washington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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