What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Marylandcompared to Middletown, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Maryland copmared to Middletown, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Middletown, Virginia should increase to $56,930 in Columbia, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MIDDLETOWN vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Middletown, Virginia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 13.9% more expensive than Middletown, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,930 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Middletown, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Columbia
than in Middletown, Virginia

Middletown, VA vs. Columbia, MD

Compared to Middletown, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

45.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.6% higher

Commute

17.4% higher

Health

16.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Middletown, Virginia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Middletown, VA vs. Columbia, MD

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