Miami, Florida vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 3.3% cheaper than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $80,220 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Columbia
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Miami, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher