Highland, MD Cost of Living


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Highland cost of living score
127.9
More expensive
27.9% higher
than the US average
14.4% higher
than the Maryland average
Highland, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 127.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.9% higher than the U.S. average and 14.4% lower than the average for Maryland.

Highland, MD

Housing costs in Highland?
A typical home costs $827,200, which is 144.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 113.1% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Highland costs $2,290 per month, which is 60.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 29.3% more than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Highland?
To live comfortably in Highland, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $158,400 for a family, and $74,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Highland?
The cost of living in Highland, MD is generally quite reasonable compared to other nearby areas. In terms of housing, the median home value is around $320,000, making it more affordable than nearby cities like Silver Spring and Bethesda. Renters can find one-bedroom apartments for as low as $1,200 a month and two-bedroom apartments range from $1,400 up to $2,300 per month. Other costs associated with living in Highland are relatively inexpensive too; groceries cost about the same as anywhere else in the state and gas prices are usually on par with national averages. All in all, the cost of living in Highland is quite reasonable and makes it an attractive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHighlandMarylandUnited States
  127.9111.8100.0
  110.7105.2100
  86.584.2100.0
  264.1124.1100.0
  $827,200$388,100$338,100
  110.0%105.6%100.0%
  107.8119.3100.0
  151.7112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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