Brooklyn, New York vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 37.4% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $31,294 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Towson
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Brooklyn, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  33.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower