Kensington, Maryland vs. Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frederick, Maryland is 28.0% cheaper than Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,007 in Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frederick, Maryland is cheaper than Kensington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Frederick
than in Kensington, Maryland
Kensington, MD vs. Frederick, MD
Compared to Kensington, Frederick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher