What is a pro or con of living in Malvern, Pennsylvaniacompared to Columbia, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Malvern.

What salary do I need to live in Malvern, Pennsylvania copmared to Columbia, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, Maryland should increase to $55,410 in Malvern, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. MALVERN
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Maryland vs. Malvern, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malvern, Pennsylvania is 10.8% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,410 in Malvern, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Malvern, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Malvern
than in Columbia, Maryland

Columbia, MD vs. Malvern, PA

Compared to Columbia, Malvern is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

12.0% lower

Health

22.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Maryland vs. Malvern, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, MD vs. Malvern, PA

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