Cost of Living Calculator - Towson, Maryland vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 116.8% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $108,391 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs San_Mateo, CA
Compared to Towson, San_Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.8% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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