Pittsburg, California vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 27.0% cheaper than Pittsburg, California.

You would need a salary of $54,769 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburg, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is cheaper than Pittsburg, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Towson
than in Pittsburg, California
Pittsburg, CA vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Pittsburg, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower