Edison, New Jersey vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 8.9% cheaper than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $63,749 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Columbia
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Edison, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher