Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Athens, Tennessee


The cost of living in Athens, Tennessee is 35.2% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,578 in Athens, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Tennessee is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Athens
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Athens, TN
Compared to Columbia, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower

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