Stoystown, Pennsylvania vs. Essex, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Maryland is 28.0% more expensive than Stoystown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $113,312 in Essex, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Stoystown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Maryland is more expensive than Stoystown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Essex
than in Stoystown, Pennsylvania
Stoystown, PA vs. Essex, MD
Compared to Stoystown, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher