Smyrna, Georgia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 4.1% more expensive than Smyrna, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $74,979 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Smyrna, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Smyrna, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Columbia
than in Smyrna, Georgia
Smyrna, GA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Smyrna, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher