Cost of Living Calculator - South Charleston, West Virginia vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 45.9% more expensive than South Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,935 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in South Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than South Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Columbia
than in South Charleston, West Virginia
South Charleston, WV vs Columbia, MD
Compared to South Charleston, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  36.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.7% higher

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