Dallas, Texas vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 17.1% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $117,129 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Columbia
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Dallas, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher