Crofton, MD Cost of Living


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Crofton cost of living score
114.7
More expensive
14.7% higher
than the US average
2.6% higher
than the Maryland average
Crofton, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.7% higher than the U.S. average and 2.6% lower than the average for Maryland.

Crofton, MD

Housing costs in Crofton?
A typical home costs $445,100, which is 31.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.7% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Crofton costs $2,230 per month, which is 55.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% more than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Crofton?
To live comfortably in Crofton, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $85,320 for a family, and $72,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Crofton?
The cost of living in Crofton, MD is relatively high. The median home price in Crofton is $335,000 which is significantly higher than the national average of $184,700. Along with the high home prices, the cost of commodities such as food and utilities are also on the rise. In addition to this, transportation costs can be expensive due to long commuting distances between work or other amenities located outside of Crofton. Although it may seem like an expensive place to live, Crofton offers its residents plenty of great amenities which can make up for some of the additional costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCroftonMarylandUnited States
  114.7111.8100.0
  104.1105.2100
  83.184.2100.0
  145.9124.1100.0
  $445,100$388,100$338,100
  108.8%105.6%100.0%
  108.5119.3100.0
  127.1112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My husband and I moved to Crofton in 2001 and loved it for years. Recently, there has been an influx of traffic, probably due to the new shopping centers and homes going  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have a lot of contact with people in Crofton and the word is out on this place. If you like police corruption and sleezy politics, this is the place for you. A 12  More

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