Columbia, Maryland vs. Capitol Heights, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Capitol Heights, Maryland is 5.6% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $47,210 in Capitol Heights, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Capitol Heights, Maryland is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Capitol Heights
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Capitol Heights, MD
Compared to Columbia, Capitol Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower