Roanoke, Virginia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 41.7% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $283,353 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Columbia
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Roanoke, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.9% higher