Columbia, Maryland vs. Shaker Heights, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shaker Heights, Ohio is 19.9% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $180,114 in Shaker Heights, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shaker Heights, Ohio is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Shaker Heights
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Shaker Heights, OH
Compared to Columbia, Shaker Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower