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SAN FRANCISCO vs. COLUMBIA
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San Francisco, California vs. Columbia, Maryland
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is
51.5%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$135,750
in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Columbia
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to San Francisco, Columbia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
51.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
10.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
74.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.5% higher
Commute
31.8% lower
Health
24.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.4% lower
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