Hartford, Connecticut vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 26.8% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $63,398 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Columbia
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Hartford, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower