Columbia, Maryland vs. Harlan, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlan, Iowa is 37.7% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $31,150 in Harlan, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlan, Iowa is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Harlan
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Harlan, IA
Compared to Columbia, Harlan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower