Columbia, Maryland vs. Holly Springs, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Holly Springs, North Carolina is 7.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $108,396 in Holly Springs, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Holly Springs, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Holly Springs
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Holly Springs, NC
Compared to Columbia, Holly Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower