Damascus, MD Cost of Living


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Damascus cost of living score
138.5
More expensive
38.5% higher
than the US average
23.9% higher
than the Maryland average
Damascus, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 138.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 38.5% higher than the U.S. average and 23.9% lower than the average for Maryland.

Damascus, MD

Housing costs in Damascus?
A typical home costs $476,400, which is 40.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.8% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Damascus costs $1,770 per month, which is 23.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.5% more than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Damascus?
To live comfortably in Damascus, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $91,440 for a family, and $62,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Damascus?
The cost of living in Damascus, MD is rather affordable compared to other parts of the United States. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index for Damascus is 70.6, which is significantly lower than the national average of 100. The cost of housing in Damascus is quite affordable, with an estimated median home value of $273,900 and an average rent for a one-bedroom apartment coming out to just about $1,000 per month. Basic utilities are fairly inexpensive as well, costing around $135 per month on average. Groceries can be a bit pricey in Damascus but generally remain well below the national average. All in all, life in Damascus can be quite comfortable and affordable for those looking to enjoy a quiet life away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDamascusMarylandUnited States
  138.5111.8100.0
  110.5105.2100
  86.884.2100.0
  156.9124.1100.0
  $476,400$388,100$338,100
  100.4%105.6%100.0%
  144.2119.3100.0
  146.5112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Damascus is located in the "prestigious" Montgomery County MD, located between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. One of the problems is that Damascus is upper northern  More

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beautiful surrounding countryside, lots of amenities concentrated nearby, and great natural recreation within 12 to 50 minutes: forest preserve, golf, C&O Canal tow  More

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