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PHOENIX vs. COLUMBIA
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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
$146,923
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
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Food
7.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
45.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.8% higher
Commute
8.5% lower
Health
6.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
18.7% higher
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