Columbia, Maryland vs. Mebane, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mebane, North Carolina is 22.5% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $193,787 in Mebane, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mebane, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Mebane
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Mebane, NC
Compared to Columbia, Mebane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower