Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Takoma Park, Maryland


The cost of living in Takoma Park, Maryland is 26.3% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,145 in Takoma Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Takoma Park, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Takoma Park
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Takoma Park, MD
Compared to Columbia, Takoma Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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