Columbia, Maryland vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 19.1% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $72,806 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Tucson
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Columbia, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower