Norwalk, Connecticut vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 1.7% cheaper than Norwalk, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $93,421 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Norwalk, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Columbia
than in Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk, CT vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Norwalk, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower