Columbia, Maryland vs. St. James City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. James City, Florida is 1.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $98,648 in St. James City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. James City, Florida is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in St. James City
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. St. James City, FL
Compared to Columbia, St. James City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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