2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Elmont, NY vs Upper Marlboro, MD

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Is it cheaper to live in Upper Marlboro or is it cheaper to live in Elmont?
- Upper Marlboro is 24.8% less expensive than Elmont.

Which city has more affordable housing, Upper Marlboro or Elmont?
- Upper Marlboro housing costs are 44.5% less expensive than Elmont housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Elmont or is Health Care more affordable in Upper Marlboro.
- Health related expenses are 30.7% less in Upper Marlboro.
 Elmont, NYUpper Marlboro, MDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock120.8100
 Food & Groceries106.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock87.2100
 Housing186.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$269,000$338,100
 Utilities125  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock149.1100
 Miscellaneous156.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Elmont    2 Reviews

I am realtor in Elmont and the majority of my buyers are young couples and young families who are moving into the area because of the quality of life here and proximity  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a quiet tree lined community. I have lived here 22years and I can see the change that is taking place. It seem to be more of a western Carribean community at  More

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Reviews for Upper Marlboro    2 Reviews

Upper Marlboro is in many ways a difficult place to find. The actual town of Upper Marlboro is very small---located along Route 4 and Old Marlboro Pike---the town was  More

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Over 19 years ago

Live outside of Washington DC, in an area referred to as "rural tier". A mile and a half to chaos! Traffic problems galore, high property cost, school problems.   More

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