Decatur, Alabama vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 47.1% more expensive than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,499 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Columbia
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Decatur, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher