Towson, Maryland vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 52.7% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $76,341 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Oakland
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Towson, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher