What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Columbia, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Columbia, Maryland?

A salary of $135,000 in Columbia, Maryland should increase to $171,860 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 27.3% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $171,860 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Washington
than in Columbia, Maryland

Columbia, MD vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Columbia, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

59.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

25.4% higher

Health

10.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, MD vs. Washington, DC

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