Sacramento, California vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 2.7% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $48,643 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
16% cheaper in Columbia
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Sacramento, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% lower
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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