Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Towson, Maryland


The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 12.9% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $84,668 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Towson
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Towson, MD
Compared to Salem, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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