Oakland, MD Cost of Living


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United States / Maryland / No Metro Area / Garrett County / Oakland / Zip Codes

Oakland cost of living score
83.5
Less expensive
16.5% lower
than the US average
25.3% lower
than the Maryland average
Oakland, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.5% lower than the U.S. average and 25.3% lower than the average for Maryland.

Oakland, MD

Housing costs in Oakland?
A typical home costs $260,300, which is 23.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.9% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oakland costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 97.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Oakland?
To live comfortably in Oakland, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $50,040 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oakland?
Oakland, MD has an overall cost of living that is slightly higher than average when compared to other cities in the nation. This is due to the fact that housing costs are typically higher than many other areas. The median home value in Oakland is $161,100, which is slightly higher than the US median of $184,700. Additionally, the cost of utilities and groceries tend to be a bit more expensive than some other towns. In general, living in Oakland is not excessively expensive, but it does come with a slight premium price tag.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOaklandMarylandUnited States
  83.5111.8100.0
  100.1105.2100
  83.984.2100.0
  51.5124.1100.0
  $260,300$388,100$338,100
  87.4%105.6%100.0%
  68.7119.3100.0
  73.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

This is a 3 season recreational community with water sports such as boating, water skiing, white water rafting; 4 wheel train riding, hiking, biking, camping; snow  More

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