South Kensington, Maryland vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 26.1% cheaper than South Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,969 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in South Kensington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than South Kensington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Columbia
than in South Kensington, Maryland
South Kensington, MD vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to South Kensington, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher