What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Marylandcompared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 140% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Maryland copmared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi should increase to $75,543 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.

HATTIESBURG vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 51.1% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $75,543 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Columbia
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS vs. Columbia, MD

Compared to Hattiesburg, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

132.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.4% higher

Commute

40.3% higher

Health

16.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

31.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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