Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 11.6% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $44,208 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Columbia
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Palm Springs, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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