Harford County, MD Cost of Living


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Harford cost of living score
107.6
More expensive
7.6% higher
than the US average
3.8% lower
than the Maryland average
Harford Maryl County, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 107.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.6% higher than the U.S. average and 3.8% higher than the average for Maryland.

Harford County, MD

Housing costs in Harford?
A typical home costs $353,500, which is 4.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.9% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Harford costs $1,550 per month, which is 8.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Harford?
To live comfortably in Harford Maryl County, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $67,680 for a family, and $50,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Harford?
Harford, MD County has a cost of living that is 7.6% higher than the US average. This means that while the median house value in Harford is significantly lower than the national average at $353,500, it comes with a higher than average cost of living. The high cost of living could be due to the area's higher taxes as well as its closer proximity to larger cities like Baltimore and Washington D.C. For those looking for more affordable housing options to go along with a slightly higher cost of living, Harford, MD could be an attractive option.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHarfordMarylandUnited States
  107.6111.8100.0
  102.5105.2100
  84.484.2100.0
  117.6124.1100.0
  $353,500$388,100$338,100
  108.6%105.6%100.0%
  107.8119.3100.0
  128.3112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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