Cost of Living Calculator - Pekin, Illinois vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 56.9% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $147,483 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Columbia
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Pekin, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  309.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher

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