Decatur, Illinois vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 68.8% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $129,945 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
412% more expensive in Towson
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Decatur, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  441.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher