Columbia, Maryland vs. West Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Ocean City, Maryland is 14.9% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,842 in West Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in West Ocean City
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. West Ocean City, MD
Compared to Columbia, West Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower