Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 18.7% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,328 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Columbia
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Charlotte, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher