Zip 21051 (Fork, MD) Cost of Living


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Fork cost of living score
104.5
More expensive
4.5% higher
than the US average
6.5% lower
than the Maryland average
Fork (zip 21051), Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.5% higher than the U.S. average and 6.5% higher than the average for Maryland.

Zip 21051 (Fork, MD)

Housing costs in Fork?
A typical home costs $457,100, which is 35.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.8% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fork costs $1,490 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Fork?
To live comfortably in Fork (zip 21051), Maryland, a minimum annual income of $87,480 for a family, and $48,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fork?
The cost of living in 21051 Fork, MD is relatively high compared to other areas in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for this area is 111.18 which is 11% higher than the national average. Rent prices are particularly high with an average one-bedroom apartment costing around $1400 per month. Additionally, groceries and dining out tend to be more expensive than average as well. Residents of this area should plan their budgets accordingly to make sure they can afford all necessary expenses while still allowing for some recreational activities and leisure time.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesForkMarylandUnited States
  104.5111.8100.0
  105.2105.2100
  85.284.2100.0
  148.2124.1100.0
  $457,100$388,100$338,100
  108.8%105.6%100.0%
  113.8119.3100.0
  120.2112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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