Columbia, Maryland vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 24.2% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $126,626 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinsburg, West Virginia is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Martinsburg
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Martinsburg, WV
Compared to Columbia, Martinsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower