Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 34.9% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,446 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Columbia
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Gastonia, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher