Memphis, Tennessee vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 52.6% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $137,381 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Columbia
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Memphis, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.8% higher