Columbia, Maryland vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 22.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $69,839 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Norfolk
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Columbia, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower