Edgewater, Maryland vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 2.5% cheaper than Edgewater, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,763 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Edgewater, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Edgewater, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Columbia
than in Edgewater, Maryland
Edgewater, MD vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Edgewater, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher