Zip 21009 (Bel Air South, MD) Cost of Living


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Bel Air South cost of living score
107.6
More expensive
7.6% higher
than the US average
3.8% lower
than the Maryland average
Bel Air South (zip 21009), 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.

Zip 21009 (Bel Air South, MD)

Housing costs in Bel Air South?
A typical home costs $337,400, which is 0.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.1% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bel Air South costs $1,600 per month, which is 1.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,620 and 3.1% more than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Bel Air South?
To live comfortably in Bel Air South (zip 21009), Maryland, a minimum annual income of $64,800 for a family, and $51,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bel Air South?
The cost of living in 21009 Bel Air South, MD is slightly higher than the national average but still relatively affordable compared to many other Maryland cities. The median home value is $389,000, which is higher than the U.S. average but still lower than neighboring Baltimore City. The median rent for a one bedroom apartment is $1,361 per month and the transportation costs are also slightly above average. While groceries and utilities are slightly more expensive than other parts of Maryland, overall the cost of living in 21009 Bel Air South, MD remains reasonably affordable to anyone looking to relocate or settle down in this suburban community.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBel Air SouthMarylandUnited States
  107.6111.8100.0
  101.6105.2100
  84.484.2100.0
  106.3124.1100.0
  $337,400$388,100$338,100
  108.8%105.6%100.0%
  108.7119.3100.0
  128.3112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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