Washington, District of Columbia vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 23.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $60,640 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Towson
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Washington, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher