Fort Worth, Texas vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 18.1% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,548 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Columbia
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Fort Worth, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher