Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 24.3% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,935 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Towson
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Allentown, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher