Columbia, Maryland vs. Pell City, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pell City, Alabama is 22.6% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,041 in Pell City, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pell City, Alabama is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Pell City
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Pell City, AL
Compared to Columbia, Pell City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower