Hamden, Connecticut vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 9.0% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $85,045 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Columbia
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Hamden, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower