La Vale, MD Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in La Vale, Maryland?
$3,000 / month
for a family, 44.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,000 for the year for a family.
$2,267 / month
for a single person, 52.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,200 for the year for a single person.

La Vale cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
34.5% lower
than the Maryland average
La Vale, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average and 34.5% lower than the average for Maryland.

La Vale, MD

Housing costs in La Vale?
A typical home costs $188,800, which is 44.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.4% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in La Vale costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 88.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford La Vale?
To live comfortably in La Vale, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $36,000 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about La Vale?
The cost of living in La Vale, MD is slightly below the national average. Prices are generally lower for housing, groceries, and utilities than most other parts of the country. The average rent in La Vale is one of the lowest in Maryland at around $800 a month. Grocery prices are also fairly low compared to other areas with an overall grocery index that is 11 percent below the national average. Additionally, electricity rates remain low due to energy deregulation that has allowed different providers to compete for customers in the La Vale market. All things considered, La Vale remains an affordable place to call home and offers plenty of opportunities not only for individuals but for businesses as well.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLa ValeMarylandUnited States
    Unlock111.8100.0
  101.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock84.2100.0
  48.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$388,100$338,100
  91.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock119.3100.0
  80.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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