Cost of Living Calculator - Lima, Ohio vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 62.7% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $122,043 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Columbia
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Lima, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  686.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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