Columbia, Maryland vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 25.7% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $62,849 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Columbia, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% higher
      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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower