Augusta, Maine vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 42.7% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $59,935 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Columbia
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Augusta, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher