What is a pro or con of living in College Park, Marylandcompared to Columbia, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in College Park.

What salary do I need to live in College Park, Maryland copmared to Columbia, Missouri?

A salary of $344,000 in Columbia, Missouri should increase to $463,902 in College Park, Maryland (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. COLLEGE PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Missouri vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 34.9% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $463,902 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in College Park
than in Columbia, Missouri

Columbia, MO vs. College Park, MD

Compared to Columbia, College Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

80.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.6% higher

Commute

78.7% higher

Health

30.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Missouri vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, MO vs. College Park, MD

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