Beltsville, MD Cost of Living


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Beltsville cost of living score
120.8
More expensive
20.8% higher
than the US average
8.1% higher
than the Maryland average
Beltsville, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 120.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% higher than the U.S. average and 8.1% lower than the average for Maryland.

Beltsville, MD

Housing costs in Beltsville?
A typical home costs $422,200, which is 24.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.8% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Beltsville costs $1,710 per month, which is 19.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.3% more than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Beltsville?
To live comfortably in Beltsville, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $81,000 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Beltsville?
The cost of living in Beltsville, MD is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the DC metro area. The median home value in the city is $277,600, with a median household income of $84,705. Prices for basic necessities such as groceries and utilities are also quite reasonable. In addition, housing costs tend to be lower than those in neighboring cities like Washington DC and Alexandria, making Beltsville a great option for residents on a tighter budget. Furthermore, there are plenty of opportunities for recreational activities and entertainment that make Beltsville an enjoyable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBeltsvilleMarylandUnited States
  120.8111.8100.0
  108.6105.2100
  87.284.2100.0
  139.8124.1100.0
  $422,200$388,100$338,100
  108.8%105.6%100.0%
  138.8119.3100.0
  118.2112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

My wife and I resided in the Vansville area of Beltsville for close to 30 years. Several of our immediate neighbors have also lived on this block for the same period of  More

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One evening around 10 PM, we didn't know how to use our new remote for our ADT alarm system and we accidentally pushed the silent panic button at the same time we pushed  More

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Over 13 years ago

Prince George County police are very slow to respond to 911 calls even when it involves violent crime. It seems the police dept. is under staffed and treat 911 calls as  More

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