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RALEIGH vs. COLUMBIA
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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Maryland
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is
15.5%
more expensive
than Raleigh, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$69,316
in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is
more expensive
than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Columbia
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Raleigh, Columbia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.5% higher
Child Care
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Food
3.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
27.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.7% higher
Commute
21.8% higher
Health
8.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
21.1% higher
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