| | Towson, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | United States |
| Overall | 104.5 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.0 | 101.0 | 100 |
| Health | 85.2 | 88.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 140.3 | 74.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $427,300 | $204,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,630.0% | 10,230.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 110.4 | 105.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 120.6 | 125.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Towson 
3 Reviews
Because Towson university is right here, and we're not too far from downtown Baltimore, there are many bus lines running in the area. The problem though is they rarely More
Crowded, crime on the rise , very expensive and tax More
My wife and I have lived in Towson for seven and a half years. It has many of the things we want in a community but it is not our dream place to live. We would like a More
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I left Pittsburgh for Cleveland and boy do I appreciate Pittsburgh now. Parts of Pittsburgh are blue collar but sections like East Liberty, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill and More
I will give Pittsburgh 5 Stars for the ability to raise a family but it certainly has deficits that I'll cover at the end.
I grew up in a small river town 45 minutes More
As a custom home builder in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I have had the opportunity to work in a number of different cities and towns across the state. In my experience, More
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