What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Marylandcompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 114% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Maryland copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $65,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $73,233 in Columbia, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 12.7% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $73,233 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Columbia
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Columbia, MD

Compared to Philadelphia, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

127.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% higher

Commute

24.0% lower

Health

15.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Columbia, MD

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