What is a pro or con of living in San Fernando, Californiacompared to Columbia, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in San Fernando.

What salary do I need to live in San Fernando, California copmared to Columbia, Maryland?

A salary of $48,000 in Columbia, Maryland should increase to $59,848 in San Fernando, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. SAN FERNANDO
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Maryland vs. San Fernando, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Fernando, California is 24.7% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,848 in San Fernando, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Fernando, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in San Fernando
than in Columbia, Maryland

Columbia, MD vs. San Fernando, CA

Compared to Columbia, San Fernando is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% lower

Commute

48.4% higher

Health

4.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Maryland vs. San Fernando, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, MD vs. San Fernando, CA

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