Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Elizabeth City, North Carolina


The cost of living in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is 28.7% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,445 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Elizabeth City
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Elizabeth City, NC
Compared to Columbia, Elizabeth City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  48.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower

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