Cost of Living Calculator - Chester, Virginia vs Towson, Maryland


The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 18.9% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,465 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Towson
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs Towson, MD
Compared to Chester, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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