Hampstead, Maryland vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 7.6% more expensive than Hampstead, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,822 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampstead, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Hampstead, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Columbia
than in Hampstead, Maryland
Hampstead, MD vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Hampstead, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher