Columbia, Maryland vs. New Castle, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Castle, Delaware is 18.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $75,862 in New Castle, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Castle, Delaware is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in New Castle
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. New Castle, DE
Compared to Columbia, New Castle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower