State College, Pennsylvania vs. Takoma Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Takoma Park, Maryland is 48.8% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $107,139 in Takoma Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Takoma Park, Maryland is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Takoma Park
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Takoma Park, MD
Compared to State College, Takoma Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  97.8% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher