Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 28.7% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $61,789 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Columbia
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Pittsburgh, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher