Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 46.8% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $132,097 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Columbia
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Fort Wayne, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% higher