Dayton, Ohio vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 66.4% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $91,512 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Columbia
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Dayton, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  589.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher