Sierra Vista, Arizona vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 33.1% more expensive than Sierra Vista, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,228 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Sierra Vista, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Columbia
than in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista, AZ vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Sierra Vista, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher

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