Portland, Maine vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 5.7% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $148,007 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% more expensive in Columbia
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Portland, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  10.0% higher
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