Columbia, Maryland vs. Searcy, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Searcy, Arkansas is 36.2% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $72,118 in Searcy, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Searcy, Arkansas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Searcy
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Searcy, AR
Compared to Columbia, Searcy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower