Berkeley, California vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 51.5% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $36,383 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Towson
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Berkeley, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower