Longview, Washington vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 20.1% more expensive than Longview, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,051 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Longview, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Columbia
than in Longview, Washington
Longview, WA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Longview, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.2% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher