Daytona Beach, Florida vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 36.4% more expensive than Daytona Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $68,224 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Daytona Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Columbia
than in Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Beach, FL vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Daytona Beach, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher