Columbia, Maryland vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 42.3% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $156,492 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Queens
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Columbia, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% higher
  Commute
  74.7% higher
  Health
  46.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher