Columbia, Maryland vs. Mountain View Acres, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View Acres, California is 14.2% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $64,350 in Mountain View Acres, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View Acres, California is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Mountain View Acres
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Mountain View Acres, CA
Compared to Columbia, Mountain View Acres is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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