Forest, Virginia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 23.4% more expensive than Forest, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $120,891 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Forest, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Columbia
than in Forest, Virginia
Forest, VA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Forest, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher