Towson, Maryland vs. Bluefield, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bluefield, West Virginia is 40.0% cheaper than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,026 in Bluefield, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bluefield, West Virginia is cheaper than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Bluefield
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Bluefield, WV
Compared to Towson, Bluefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower