Cost of Living Calculator - Boca Raton, Florida vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 2.1% cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $195,886 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Columbia
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Boca Raton, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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