Columbia, Maryland vs. Tea, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tea, South Dakota is 21.1% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,434 in Tea, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tea, South Dakota is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Tea
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Tea, SD
Compared to Columbia, Tea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower