Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 29.9% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $35,038 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Chester
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Chester, PA
Compared to Columbia, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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