Parkville, Maryland vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 14.4% cheaper than Parkville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,806 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Parkville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Columbia
than in Parkville, Maryland
Parkville, MD vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Parkville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower