Richland, Washington vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 18.1% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,032 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Columbia
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Richland, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.1% higher