What is a pro or con of living in Prince Frederick, Marylandcompared to Columbia, Maryland?

Transportation is 35% more expensive in Prince Frederick.

What salary do I need to live in Prince Frederick, Maryland copmared to Columbia, Maryland?

A salary of $136,000 in Columbia, Maryland should increase to $140,598 in Prince Frederick, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. PRINCE FREDERICK
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Maryland vs. Prince Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prince Frederick, Maryland is 3.4% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $140,598 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Prince Frederick, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
35% more expensive in Prince Frederick
than in Columbia, Maryland

Columbia, MD vs. Prince Frederick, MD

Compared to Columbia, Prince Frederick is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

35.5% higher

Health

2.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Maryland vs. Prince Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, MD vs. Prince Frederick, MD

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