Columbia, Maryland vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 29.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $47,997 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Columbia, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% lower