Fort Meade, Maryland vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 10.0% cheaper than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,394 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Columbia
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, MD vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Fort Meade, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower