What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Marylandcompared to Great Barrington, Massachusetts?

Childcare is 37% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Maryland copmared to Great Barrington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts should increase to $52,860 in Columbia, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GREAT BARRINGTON vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Great Barrington, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 5.7% more expensive than Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,860 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Great Barrington, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
37% more expensive in Columbia
than in Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Great Barrington, MA vs. Columbia, MD

Compared to Great Barrington, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.7% lower

Commute

44.6% higher

Health

13.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Great Barrington, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Great Barrington, MA vs. Columbia, MD

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