Hicksville, New York vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 21.8% cheaper than Hicksville, New York.

You would need a salary of $86,008 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hicksville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Hicksville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Columbia
than in Hicksville, New York
Hicksville, NY vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Hicksville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher