Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Durham, North Carolina


The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 17.6% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $41,211 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Durham
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Durham, NC
Compared to Columbia, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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