Cost of Living Calculator - Charlottesville, Virginia vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 10.3% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $187,428 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Columbia
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Charlottesville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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