Columbia, Maryland vs. Abingdon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abingdon, Virginia is 29.1% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $35,461 in Abingdon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abingdon, Virginia is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Abingdon
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Abingdon, VA
Compared to Columbia, Abingdon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% lower
      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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower