San Francisco, California vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 51.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $89,695 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Columbia
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to San Francisco, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  24.7% lower
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  Personal
  1.4% lower
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