Middle River, Maryland vs. Essex, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Maryland is 3.3% cheaper than Middle River, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,341 in Essex, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Middle River, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Maryland is cheaper than Middle River, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Essex
than in Middle River, Maryland
Middle River, MD vs. Essex, MD
Compared to Middle River, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher