What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Marylandcompared to West Springfield Town, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Maryland copmared to West Springfield Town, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts should increase to $91,753 in Columbia, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST SPRINGFIELD TOWN vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

West Springfield Town, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 22.3% more expensive than West Springfield Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $91,753 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than West Springfield Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Columbia
than in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts

West Springfield Town, MA vs. Columbia, MD

Compared to West Springfield Town, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

21.9% higher

Health

5.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.6% higher

Cost of Food

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West Springfield Town, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Springfield Town, MA vs. Columbia, MD

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