What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Towson, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 50% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Towson, Maryland?

A salary of $75,000 in Towson, Maryland should increase to $97,708 in Washington, District of Columbia (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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Towson, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 30.3% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $97,708 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Washington
than in Towson, Maryland

Towson, MD vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Towson, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

22.6% higher

Health

12.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Towson, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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