Rome, Georgia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 46.2% more expensive than Rome, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $58,492 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rome, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Rome, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Columbia
than in Rome, Georgia
Rome, GA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Rome, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher