Columbia, Maryland vs. Piedmont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piedmont, California is 203.6% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $151,775 in Piedmont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piedmont, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
454% more expensive in Piedmont
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Piedmont, CA
Compared to Columbia, Piedmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  203.6% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  548.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower