Columbia, Maryland vs. Merrimack, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrimack, New Hampshire is 3.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,352 in Merrimack, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrimack, New Hampshire is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Merrimack
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Merrimack, NH
Compared to Columbia, Merrimack is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher