What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Marylandcompared to Idaho Falls, Idaho?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Maryland copmared to Idaho Falls, Idaho?

A salary of $200,000 in Idaho Falls, Idaho should increase to $254,135 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.

IDAHO FALLS vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 27.1% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $254,135 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Columbia
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID vs. Columbia, MD

Compared to Idaho Falls, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

71.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.4% higher

Commute

45.0% higher

Health

20.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

29.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Idaho Falls, ID vs. Columbia, MD

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