Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 3.3% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $51,659 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Columbia
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Chico, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher

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