Washington, District of Columbia vs. Hampstead, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hampstead, Maryland is 27.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $36,487 in Hampstead, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hampstead, Maryland is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Hampstead
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Hampstead, MD
Compared to Washington, Hampstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% lower
      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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher