San Mateo, California vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 53.9% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $59,968 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Towson
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Towson, MD
Compared to San Mateo, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower