Columbia, Maryland vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 27.0% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $85,352 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Pocatello
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Columbia, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower