Towson, Maryland vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 0.6% cheaper than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $49,697 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Modesto
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Towson, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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