Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 42.7% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,360 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Columbia
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Jacksonville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  49.0% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher