Columbia, South Carolina vs. Takoma Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Takoma Park, Maryland is 76.8% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $132,604 in Takoma Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Takoma Park, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Takoma Park
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Takoma Park, MD
Compared to Columbia, Takoma Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.8% higher
      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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  88.0% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower