Zip 21539 (Lonaconing, MD) Cost of Living


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Lonaconing cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
34.5% lower
than the Maryland average
Lonaconing (zip 21539), Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average and 34.5% lower than the average for Maryland.

Zip 21539 (Lonaconing, MD)

Housing costs in Lonaconing?
A typical home costs $93,500, which is 72.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 75.9% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lonaconing costs $820 per month, which is 49.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,620 and 2.4% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Lonaconing?
To live comfortably in Lonaconing (zip 21539), Maryland, a minimum annual income of $18,000 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lonaconing?
The cost of living in 21539 Lonaconing, MD is relatively low compared to the rest of the country. The overall cost of living index is 87, which is 13 points lower than the national average. Housing costs are well below the national average at just 73 points on the index. Groceries, transportation, and healthcare costs are all slightly above average. However, utilities and miscellaneous expenses are much lower than average which helps to offset some of these expenses. Overall, it can be concluded that living in 21539 Lonaconing, MD is very affordable and provides a great quality of life for those who choose to live there.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLonaconingMarylandUnited States
  73.2111.8100.0
  98.4105.2100
  84.284.2100.0
  26.5124.1100.0
  $93,500$388,100$338,100
  86.2%105.6%100.0%
  86.5119.3100.0
  80.0112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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