Columbia, Maryland vs. Winchester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winchester, Virginia is 16.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,211 in Winchester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winchester, Virginia is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Winchester
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Winchester, VA
Compared to Columbia, Winchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower