Cost of Living Calculator - Jackson, New Jersey vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 1.3% cheaper than Jackson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,199 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Jackson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Columbia
than in Jackson, New Jersey
Jackson, NJ vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Jackson, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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