Golden, Colorado vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 22.7% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,662 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Towson
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Golden, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower