Columbia, Maryland vs. Conway, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Conway, Arkansas is 32.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $33,855 in Conway, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Conway, Arkansas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Conway
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Conway, AR
Compared to Columbia, Conway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower