Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Towson, Maryland


The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 52.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $54,012 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Towson
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Towson, MD
Compared to San Francisco, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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