Maryland Cost of Living


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Maryland cost of living score
111.8
More expensive
11.8% higher
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Maryland average
Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.8% higher than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Maryland.

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Housing costs in Maryland?
A typical home costs $388,100, which is 14.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.0% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Maryland costs $1,620 per month, which is 13.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Maryland?
To live comfortably in Maryland, a minimum annual income of $74,520 for a family, and $54,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Maryland?
The cost of living in Maryland State is relatively high compared to the national average. The median home price is $285,000 and the median rent price is $1,400 per month. Groceries, healthcare, and transportation are all slightly higher than the national average as well. While there is no state income tax in Maryland, there is a 6% sales tax applied to purchases. Residents also pay an estate tax if their estates exceed a certain threshold of value after their death. Despite these costs, it can still be a great place to live with its many attractions, cultural diversity, and strong economy.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMaryland, MarylandUnited States
  111.8100.0
  105.2100
  84.2100.0
  124.1100.0
  $388,100$338,100
  105.6%100.0%
  119.3100.0
  112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I was born here and sill live here 43 years later, the thing I don't like is the cold winters, we can get very cold and get plenty of snow and the summer can get very  More

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Over 7 years ago

Since my family moved to Maryland we have experienced numerous electrical and plumbing catastrophes, including small fires in the house, because of incompetent utility  More

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Over 7 years ago

nobody from Maryland can drive. they cause so many accidents and block traffic with their bizarre driving habits. it's not just an urban legend, it's actually true.   More

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