Capitol Heights, MD Cost of Living


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Capitol Heights cost of living score
120.8
More expensive
20.8% higher
than the US average
8.1% higher
than the Maryland average
Capitol Heights, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 120.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% higher than the U.S. average and 8.1% lower than the average for Maryland.

Capitol Heights, MD

Housing costs in Capitol Heights?
A typical home costs $310,700, which is 8.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.9% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Capitol Heights costs $1,400 per month, which is 2.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Capitol Heights?
To live comfortably in Capitol Heights, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $59,400 for a family, and $49,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Capitol Heights?
The cost of living in Capitol Heights, MD is relatively low compared to other areas within the Washington metropolitan area. According to a 2019 Cost of Living Index report from Best Places, the city's overall cost of living is 10% lower than the national average and 6% lower than the Maryland average. Housing is especially more affordable with an index score of 81 versus the national average of 100, and with home values at $170,000 which is significantly below the state average of $326,000. The median household income for residents in Capitol Heights is around $48,000; however, there are economic disparities between different neighborhoods throughout the city.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCapitol HeightsMarylandUnited States
  120.8111.8100.0
  106.3105.2100
  87.284.2100.0
  98.6124.1100.0
  $310,700$388,100$338,100
  109.1%105.6%100.0%
  143.9119.3100.0
  117.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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