Vashon, Washington vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 27.4% cheaper than Vashon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,288 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Vashon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Vashon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Columbia
than in Vashon, Washington
Vashon, WA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Vashon, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.2% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower