Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Towson, Maryland


The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 42.9% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,446 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Towson
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Towson, MD
Compared to Charleston, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  37.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher

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