Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 22.3% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $61,164 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Towson
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Bismarck, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher