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GAITHERSBURG vs. COLUMBIA
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Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Columbia, South Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is
31.7%
cheaper
than Gaithersburg, Maryland.
You would need a salary of
$34,128
in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is
cheaper
than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Columbia
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Gaithersburg, Columbia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
31.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
13.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
62.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.4% higher
Commute
43.9% lower
Health
32.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.5% higher
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