Boston, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 22.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,839 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Columbia
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Boston, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
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  Personal
  8.0% lower
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