Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 29.6% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,829 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Columbia
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Lancaster, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher