Butler, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 34.1% more expensive than Butler, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,651 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Butler, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Columbia
than in Butler, Pennsylvania
Butler, PA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Butler, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher