Grand Island, New York vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 21.5% more expensive than Grand Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $60,729 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Grand Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Columbia
than in Grand Island, New York
Grand Island, NY vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Grand Island, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.3% higher