Essex, Maryland vs. Bel Air South, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bel Air South, Maryland is 6.5% more expensive than Essex, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,873 in Bel Air South, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bel Air South, Maryland is more expensive than Essex, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Bel Air South
than in Essex, Maryland
Essex, MD vs. Bel Air South, MD
Compared to Essex, Bel Air South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower