Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs College Station, Texas


The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 25.2% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $134,658 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in College Station
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs College Station, TX
Compared to Columbia, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% lower

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