Towson, Maryland vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 91.5% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $143,642 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Towson, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.5% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% higher
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.0% higher