Columbia, Maryland vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 26.2% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,898 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Orono
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Columbia, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower