Columbus, Ohio vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 36.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $95,845 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Columbia
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Columbus, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.3% higher