Catonsville, MD vs Takoma Park, MD

Catonsville is moderately more affordable than Takoma Park, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Catonsville scores 121 compared to 140 for Takoma Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Takoma Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Catonsville is $1,697/month compared to $1,388/month in Takoma Park — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Takoma Park has cheaper rent, Catonsville actually has lower median home values ($405,800 vs $721,500).

Median household income in Catonsville is $110,051 compared to $97,872 in Takoma Park (+12.4%). Catonsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Catonsville spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Takoma Park.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.1°F vs 59.3°F). Catonsville receives more rainfall at 43.7" per year compared to 41.8" in Takoma Park.