Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, South Dakota vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 48.2% more expensive than Madison, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $111,196 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Madison, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Columbia
than in Madison, South Dakota
Madison, SD vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Madison, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  71.3% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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