Towson, MD Cost of Living


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Towson cost of living score
104.5
More expensive
4.5% higher
than the US average
6.5% lower
than the Maryland average
Towson, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.5% higher than the U.S. average and 6.5% higher than the average for Maryland.

Towson, MD

Housing costs in Towson?
A typical home costs $427,300, which is 26.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.1% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Towson costs $1,650 per month, which is 15.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Towson?
To live comfortably in Towson, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $81,720 for a family, and $53,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Towson?
Towson, MD is an affluent area with a median house value of $427,300, which is significantly higher than the US average of $338,100. This increase in home value reflects the increased cost of living in the area. The Cost of Living Index for Towson, MD is 115.6 compared to the US average of 100. This means that residents can expect to pay 15.6% more than the national average for goods and services purchased within the town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTowsonMarylandUnited States
  104.5111.8100.0
  104105.2100
  85.284.2100.0
  140.3124.1100.0
  $427,300$388,100$338,100
  106.3%105.6%100.0%
  110.4119.3100.0
  120.6112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Because Towson university is right here, and we're not too far from downtown Baltimore, there are many bus lines running in the area. The problem though is they rarely  More

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Crowded, crime on the rise , very expensive and tax  More

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My wife and I have lived in Towson for seven and a half years. It has many of the things we want in a community but it is not our dream place to live. We would like a  More

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