Jackson, Mississippi vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 44.6% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $86,773 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
378% more expensive in Columbia
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Jackson, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher