Smithtown, New York vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 15.7% cheaper than Smithtown, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,130 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithtown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Smithtown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Columbia
than in Smithtown, New York
Smithtown, NY vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Smithtown, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% lower
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher