Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 39.7% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $104,752 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Columbia
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Milwaukee, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher