Hyattsville, Maryland vs. Kensington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kensington, Maryland is 18.5% more expensive than Hyattsville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,226 in Kensington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hyattsville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, Maryland is more expensive than Hyattsville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Kensington
than in Hyattsville, Maryland
Hyattsville, MD vs. Kensington, MD
Compared to Hyattsville, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower