Columbia, Maryland vs. Petersburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Virginia is 32.2% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $35,253 in Petersburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Virginia is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Petersburg, VA
Compared to Columbia, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower