Westminster, MD Cost of Living


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Westminster cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
1.1% higher
than the Maryland average
Westminster, 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.

Westminster, MD

Housing costs in Westminster?
A typical home costs $390,800, which is 15.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.7% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Westminster costs $1,490 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Westminster?
To live comfortably in Westminster, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $74,880 for a family, and $48,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Westminster?
The cost of living in Westminster, MD is approximately 6% higher than the national average. It is considered to be a relatively affordable city compared to other locations in Maryland, with the median home value estimated to be around $233,900. The median rental cost is around $1,220 per month. Groceries, health care, and utilities are also priced slightly higher than the national average. However, transportation costs are much lower than the national average due to its location relative to Baltimore and Washington D.C., allowing residents to utilize public transportation and take advantage of cheaper commute options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWestminsterMarylandUnited States
  113.0111.8100.0
  102.5105.2100
  84.184.2100.0
  127.9124.1100.0
  $390,800$388,100$338,100
  109.7%105.6%100.0%
  103.6119.3100.0
  120.5112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Affordable, great  More

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Location, Location, Location!!!!! This new home single family community created by D. R. Horton is awesome! Close to dining, schools, and shopping. Easy commute to  More

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Over 12 years ago

backward government, living in the  More

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