Columbia, Maryland vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 39.9% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $90,152 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Dayton
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Columbia, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower