Columbia, Maryland vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 41.8% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $184,396 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Seattle
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Columbia, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher