Chalfont, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 7.3% cheaper than Chalfont, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,356 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chalfont, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Chalfont, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Columbia
than in Chalfont, Pennsylvania
Chalfont, PA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Chalfont, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher