Manhattan, New York vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 46.6% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $427,462 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Columbia
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Manhattan, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower