Columbia, Maryland vs. Mitchell, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mitchell, South Dakota is 32.5% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,592 in Mitchell, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mitchell, South Dakota is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Mitchell
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Mitchell, SD
Compared to Columbia, Mitchell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  47.9% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower