Cost of Living Calculator - Shoreline, Washington vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 25.6% cheaper than Shoreline, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,225 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Shoreline, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Shoreline, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Columbia
than in Shoreline, Washington
Shoreline, WA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Shoreline, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.1% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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