Columbia, Maryland vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 134.6% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $175,930 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Columbia, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.6% higher
      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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher