Columbia, Maryland vs. St. Augustine, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Augustine, Florida is 11.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $234,759 in St. Augustine, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Augustine, Florida is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in St. Augustine
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. St. Augustine, FL
Compared to Columbia, St. Augustine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower