Austin, Minnesota vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 62.3% more expensive than Austin, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $170,391 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Austin, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Columbia
than in Austin, Minnesota
Austin, MN vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Austin, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher

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