Tampa, Florida vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 11.5% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $55,738 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Towson
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Tampa, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher