Upper Marlboro, MD Cost of Living


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Upper Marlboro cost of living score
120.8
More expensive
20.8% higher
than the US average
8.1% higher
than the Maryland average
Upper Marlboro, 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.

Upper Marlboro, MD

Housing costs in Upper Marlboro?
A typical home costs $269,000, which is 20.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.7% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Upper Marlboro costs $2,010 per month, which is 40.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.4% more than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Upper Marlboro?
To live comfortably in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $51,480 for a family, and $70,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Upper Marlboro?
Upper Marlboro, MD is known for being an affordable place to live, with a median home price of $295,875 and an overall cost of living that is 8% lower than the national average. Groceries and healthcare are both cheaper than the national average and transportation costs are quite low as well. Utility costs also tend to be lower in the area compared to other locales. In general, Upper Marlboro is an excellent option for those looking for a cost-effective place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesUpper MarlboroMarylandUnited States
  120.8111.8100.0
  107.8105.2100
  87.284.2100.0
  103.4124.1100.0
  $269,000$388,100$338,100
  109.1%105.6%100.0%
  149.1119.3100.0
  118.5112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Upper Marlboro is in many ways a difficult place to find. The actual town of Upper Marlboro is very small---located along Route 4 and Old Marlboro Pike---the town was  More

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Over 18 years ago

Live outside of Washington DC, in an area referred to as "rural tier". A mile and a half to chaos! Traffic problems galore, high property cost, school problems.   More

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