Columbia, Maryland vs. Sandpoint, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandpoint, Idaho is 13.5% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,238 in Sandpoint, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandpoint, Idaho is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Sandpoint
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Sandpoint, ID
Compared to Columbia, Sandpoint is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower