Columbia, Maryland vs. New Braunfels, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Braunfels, Texas is 16.0% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $84,024 in New Braunfels, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Braunfels, Texas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in New Braunfels
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. New Braunfels, TX
Compared to Columbia, New Braunfels is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower