Hastings, Minnesota vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 18.8% more expensive than Hastings, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,388 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hastings, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Hastings, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Columbia
than in Hastings, Minnesota
Hastings, MN vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Hastings, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher