Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 15.5% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,006 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Columbia
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Raleigh, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher