Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 12.7% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $112,667 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Columbia
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Minneapolis, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher