Columbia, Maryland vs. Mount Airy, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, Maryland is 7.5% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,762 in Mount Airy, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Mount Airy
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Mount Airy, MD
Compared to Columbia, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% higher
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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