Columbia, Missouri vs. Takoma Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Takoma Park, Maryland is 66.4% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $99,822 in Takoma Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Takoma Park, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Takoma Park
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Takoma Park, MD
Compared to Columbia, Takoma Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  94.6% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher