Columbia, Maryland vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 8.5% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $91,462 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fredericksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Fredericksburg
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Fredericksburg, VA
Compared to Columbia, Fredericksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower