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Columbus, NC vs Bel Air South, MD

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Is it cheaper to live in Bel Air South or is it cheaper to live in Columbus?
- Bel Air South is 17.9% more expensive than Columbus.

Which city has more affordable housing, Bel Air South or Columbus?
- Bel Air South housing costs are 28.1% more expensive than Columbus housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Columbus or is Health Care more affordable in Bel Air South.
- Health related expenses are 32.1% less in Bel Air South.
 Columbus, NCBel Air South, MDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock107.6100
 Food & Groceries98.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.4100
 Housing85.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$366,100$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock108.2100
 Miscellaneous101.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Columbus    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Columbus has a perfect climate with distinct seasons. It's much cooler in summer than Charleston SC and warmer in winter than Richond VA, Of all the places we've lived,  More

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Reviews for Bel Air South    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Climate here is variable winters range from mild to harsh. Some winters we see hardly any snow and mild temps and then others it's very cold and moderate  More

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