What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Marylandcompared to Grosse Pointe, Michigan?

Transportation is 28% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Maryland copmared to Grosse Pointe, Michigan?

A salary of $85,000 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan could decrease to $82,898 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.

GROSSE POINTE vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Grosse Pointe, Michigan vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 2.5% cheaper than Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $82,898 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Grosse Pointe, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
28% cheaper in Columbia
than in Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Grosse Pointe, MI vs. Columbia, MD

Compared to Grosse Pointe, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.8% higher

Commute

28.7% lower

Health

5.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

23.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Grosse Pointe, Michigan vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grosse Pointe, MI vs. Columbia, MD

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