What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Towson, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 51% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Towson, Maryland?

A salary of $58,000 in Towson, Maryland could decrease to $52,682 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TOWSON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Towson, Maryland vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 9.2% cheaper than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $52,682 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Towson, Maryland

Towson, MD vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Towson, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

28.5% higher

Health

19.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Towson, Maryland vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Towson, MD vs. Philadelphia, PA

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