Colmar Manor, MD vs St. James, MD

St. James is moderately more affordable than Colmar Manor, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Colmar Manor scores 112 compared to 103 for St. James, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colmar Manor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colmar Manor is $1,454/month compared to $1,252/month in St. James — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. James has cheaper rent, Colmar Manor actually has lower median home values ($359,200 vs $390,800).

Median household income in Colmar Manor is $104,074 compared to $103,105 in St. James (+0.9%). Colmar Manor does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Colmar Manor spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in St. James.

Climate-wise, Colmar Manor is notably warmer with an average of 59.3°F compared to 55.4°F in St. James. Colmar Manor receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 35.6" in St. James.