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


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 18.1% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $163,850 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Columbia
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Jersey City, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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