Towson, Maryland vs. Short Pump, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 6.4% cheaper than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $46,799 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is cheaper than Towson, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Short Pump
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Short Pump, VA
Compared to Towson, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower