Columbia, Maryland vs. Huntington, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington, West Virginia is 36.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $31,868 in Huntington, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington, West Virginia is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Huntington
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Huntington, WV
Compared to Columbia, Huntington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  53.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower