Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 10.1% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $71,562 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Towson
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Philadelphia, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower