Media, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 5.9% cheaper than Media, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,056 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Media, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Media, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Columbia
than in Media, Pennsylvania
Media, PA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Media, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher