Columbia, Maryland vs. Tallahassee, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida is 23.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $57,439 in Tallahassee, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tallahassee, Florida is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Tallahassee
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Tallahassee, FL
Compared to Columbia, Tallahassee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower