Cost of Living Calculator - Emporia, Virginia vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 67.3% more expensive than Emporia, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $125,495 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Emporia, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Columbia
than in Emporia, Virginia
Emporia, VA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Emporia, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.3% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% higher

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