Columbia, Maryland vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 35.2% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,627 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Paducah
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Columbia, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower