Towson, Maryland vs. Ben Avon, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania is 11.2% cheaper than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $44,377 in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ben Avon, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Ben Avon
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Ben Avon, PA
Compared to Towson, Ben Avon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower