Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Boise City, Idaho


The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 1.5% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $172,345 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Boise City
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Boise City, ID
Compared to Columbia, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower

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