Spring Lake, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 43.0% more expensive than Spring Lake, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,828 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Spring Lake, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Spring Lake, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Columbia
than in Spring Lake, North Carolina
Spring Lake, NC vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Spring Lake, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher