Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Kent, Washington


The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 16.0% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $115,977 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Kent
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Kent, WA
Compared to Columbia, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% lower
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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