Orange, California vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 29.5% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $35,244 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Towson
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Orange, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher