Phoenix, Arizona vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 8.8% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $136,040 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Columbia
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Phoenix, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher