Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 46.2% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,730 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Columbia
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Charleston, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  36.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.7% higher

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