Columbia, South Carolina vs. Bel Air North, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bel Air North, Maryland is 31.1% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,562 in Bel Air North, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bel Air North, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Bel Air North
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Bel Air North, MD
Compared to Columbia, Bel Air North is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher