Monterey, California vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 32.4% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $50,729 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Columbia
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Monterey, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  39.8% lower
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  Personal
  17.3% higher
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