Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Valley Stream, New York


The cost of living in Valley Stream, New York is 30.8% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $98,110 in Valley Stream, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Stream, New York is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Valley Stream
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Valley Stream, NY
Compared to Columbia, Valley Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  45.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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