Columbia, Maryland vs. Kennesaw, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kennesaw, Georgia is 8.7% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,647 in Kennesaw, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kennesaw, Georgia is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Kennesaw
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Kennesaw, GA
Compared to Columbia, Kennesaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower