Jessup, Maryland vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 2.2% more expensive than Jessup, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $51,079 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Jessup, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Jessup, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% more expensive in Columbia
than in Jessup, Maryland
Jessup, MD vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Jessup, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher