What is a pro or con of living in Dedham, Massachusettscompared to Columbia, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 39% more expensive in Dedham.

What salary do I need to live in Dedham, Massachusetts copmared to Columbia, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, Maryland should increase to $61,200 in Dedham, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. DEDHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Maryland vs. Dedham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dedham, Massachusetts is 22.4% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $61,200 in Dedham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Dedham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Dedham
than in Columbia, Maryland

Columbia, MD vs. Dedham, MA

Compared to Columbia, Dedham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

50.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

17.7% higher

Health

3.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Maryland vs. Dedham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, MD vs. Dedham, MA

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