Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 38.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $30,821 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Gary
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Gary, IN
Compared to Columbia, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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