Newark, Delaware vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 14.3% more expensive than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $80,010 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Columbia
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Newark, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher