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ANCHORAGE vs. COLUMBIA
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Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Columbia, Maryland
The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is
2.0%
more expensive
than Anchorage, Alaska.
You would need a salary of
$50,991
in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is
more expensive
than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Columbia
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Anchorage, Columbia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.0% higher
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14.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
4.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
1.5% higher
Commute
3.2% higher
Health
31.0% lower
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Personal
3.5% lower
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