Kensington, Maryland vs. Columbia, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Mississippi is 50.4% cheaper than Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $24,818 in Columbia, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Mississippi is cheaper than Kensington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Columbia
than in Kensington, Maryland
Kensington, MD vs. Columbia, MS
Compared to Kensington, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower