Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, South Carolina vs North East, Maryland


The cost of living in North East, Maryland is 21.9% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,041 in North East, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North East, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in North East
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs North East, MD
Compared to Columbia, North East is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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