Baltimore, Maryland vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 26.6% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,308 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Towson
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Baltimore, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% higher
      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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher