Madison, Wisconsin vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 16.7% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $123,667 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Columbia
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Madison, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher