Aiea, Hawaii vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 31.3% cheaper than Aiea, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $34,350 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiea, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Aiea, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Columbia
than in Aiea, Hawaii
Aiea, HI vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Aiea, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower