Birmingham, Alabama vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 52.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $82,462 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Towson
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Birmingham, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  416.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  30.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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