Mount Airy, MD Cost of Living


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Mount Airy cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
1.1% higher
than the Maryland average
Mount Airy, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 1.1% lower than the average for Maryland.

Mount Airy, MD

Housing costs in Mount Airy?
A typical home costs $553,500, which is 63.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.6% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mount Airy costs $1,760 per month, which is 23.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.0% more than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Mount Airy?
To live comfortably in Mount Airy, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $106,200 for a family, and $62,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mount Airy?
Mount Airy, MD is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in Mount Airy is quite reasonable when compared to the rest of the US. According to BestPlaces, a website that tracks the cost of living, the overall cost of living index in Mount Airy is 72.7, which is 28% lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially low; rent prices for a one-bedroom apartment are well below the national median at $852 per month and utilities are also very reasonable with electricity costing around $115 per month on average. Additionally, transportation costs are low with gas averaging around $2.68 per gallon and public transportation fares for a one-way ticket being just $2.00. Overall, those choosing to live in Mount Airy will find that it offers an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMount AiryMarylandUnited States
  113.0111.8100.0
  110.7105.2100
  84.184.2100.0
  175.2124.1100.0
  $553,500$388,100$338,100
  108.8%105.6%100.0%
  111.0119.3100.0
  120.1112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

I grew up here small town beautiful . Left for the marines in 08 came home to a place i cant afford and replaced by people that act like they know the  More

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Its a great place to raise a family and send your children to good public schools. Close to Baltimore and Washington DC. Close to great restaurants. Downtown Frederick  More

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Over 10 years ago

First off yes the cost of living, particularly housing, is expensive. But that is in relation to the rest of the country. Compared to the DC burbs is a bargain. The  More

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