Columbia, Maryland vs. Frostburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frostburg, Maryland is 36.9% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $15,134 in Frostburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frostburg, Maryland is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Frostburg
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Frostburg, MD
Compared to Columbia, Frostburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower