Herndon, Virginia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 18.5% cheaper than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,918 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Herndon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Columbia
than in Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Herndon, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% lower
      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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher