Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 21.1% cheaper than Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $78,919 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Watertown Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Columbia
than in Watertown Town, Massachusetts
Watertown Town, MA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Watertown Town, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower