Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 53.2% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,295 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Columbia
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Fairmont, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher