Willow Grove, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 9.3% more expensive than Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,667 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Columbia
than in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Willow Grove, PA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Willow Grove, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher