What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Marylandcompared to Schererville, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Maryland copmared to Schererville, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Schererville, Indiana should increase to $59,567 in Columbia, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SCHERERVILLE vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Schererville, Indiana vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 19.1% more expensive than Schererville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,567 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Schererville, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Schererville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Columbia
than in Schererville, Indiana

Schererville, IN vs. Columbia, MD

Compared to Schererville, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

43.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.5% higher

Commute

10.0% higher

Health

7.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.8% higher

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Schererville, Indiana vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Schererville, IN vs. Columbia, MD

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