Columbia, Maryland vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 32.0% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $67,963 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Decatur
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Columbia, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower