Columbia, Maryland vs. Gainesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Virginia is 19.4% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,679 in Gainesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Virginia 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 Gainesville
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Gainesville, VA
Compared to Columbia, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower