Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Essex, Connecticut


The cost of living in Essex, Connecticut is 4.1% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $78,043 in Essex, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Connecticut is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Essex
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Essex, CT
Compared to Columbia, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% higher
      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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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