Cost of Living Calculator - Mars, Pennsylvania vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 3.5% cheaper than Mars, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,383 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mars, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Mars, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Columbia
than in Mars, Pennsylvania
Mars, PA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Mars, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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