Hurricane, West Virginia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 30.3% more expensive than Hurricane, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $121,166 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hurricane, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Hurricane, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Columbia
than in Hurricane, West Virginia
Hurricane, WV vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Hurricane, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  36.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher