Cumberland, MD  Cost of Living

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Cumberland, MD Cost of Living

Cumberland, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8 percent lower than the U.S. average and 34.5 percent lower than the average for Maryland.

A typical home costs $126,500, which is 62.6 percent less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.4 percent less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cumberland costs $860 per month, which is 39.9 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 88.4 percent more than the state average of $1,620.

To live comfortably in Cumberland, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $24,120 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Cumberland is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Cumberland, Maryland is more expensive.

Cumberland cost of living is 73.2

COST OF LIVINGCumberlandMarylandUSA
  73.2111.8100
  101.1105.2100
  84.284.2100
  34.9124.1100
  $126,500$388,100$338,100
  96.6105.6100
  79119.3100
  80.9112.5100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Cumberland    4 Reviews
    Too high even gasoline prices - 12/10/2014
    The cost of living here is too high. It has one of the highest gas prices in the state. Cost of Food is much higher. Rents are much higher then in Hampton Roads area of... Read More

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    Don't move here - 3/6/2008
    Don't move here because the governor and state legislature raise all types of taxes including Business taxes. Also the other reason to discourage people to move here is... Read More

    Ups and Downs of mountain living - 7/15/2007
    For a more accurate view of Cumberland, search zipcode 21502--Cumberland is scattered over several hills and creek beds, and the zip more accurately reflects the whole... Read More


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    21502

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