Columbia, Maryland vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 19.9% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,932 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Columbia, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower