Towson, Maryland vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 4.8% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $52,379 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% more expensive in College Park
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. College Park, MD
Compared to Towson, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher