Durham, North Carolina vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 18.6% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $592,821 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Towson
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Durham, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher