Stockton, MD Cost of Living


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Stockton cost of living score
100.3
More expensive
0.3% higher
than the US average
10.3% lower
than the Maryland average
Stockton, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.3% higher than the U.S. average and 10.3% higher than the average for Maryland.

Stockton, MD

Housing costs in Stockton?
A typical home costs $171,000, which is 49.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.9% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stockton costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 63.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Stockton?
To live comfortably in Stockton, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $32,760 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stockton?
Stockton, MD is a relatively affordable place to live, with the overall cost of living coming in around 8% lower than the national average. The housing market is quite competitive; however, prices are still quite reasonable compared to other places in the country. As of 2019, median home prices are just under $200,000 with monthly rent averaging around $1,200 for a one-bedroom apartment. Utility bills tend to be on par with the national average and groceries are slightly more expensive than other parts of Maryland. All in all, living in Stockton tends to be cost-effective while still offering a high quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStocktonMarylandUnited States
  100.3111.8100.0
  103.6105.2100
  86.884.2100.0
  56.0124.1100.0
  $171,000$388,100$338,100
  102.9%105.6%100.0%
  84.9119.3100.0
  104.2112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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