Zip 21222 (Dundalk, MD) Cost of Living


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Dundalk cost of living score
104.5
More expensive
4.5% higher
than the US average
6.5% lower
than the Maryland average
Dundalk (zip 21222), 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 21222 (Dundalk, MD)

Housing costs in Dundalk?
A typical home costs $199,100, which is 41.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.7% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dundalk costs $1,310 per month, which is 19.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,620 and 18.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Dundalk?
To live comfortably in Dundalk (zip 21222), Maryland, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dundalk?
The cost of living in 21222 Dundalk, MD is slightly below the national average. According to BestPlaces, groceries are around 8% cheaper than the rest of the United States, while health care is 6% cheaper. Rent has also decreased over the last year and is now 7% lower than the national average. However, utility costs such as electricity and natural gas are slightly higher at an 11% increase from the U.S norm. Overall, this area offers a moderately priced lifestyle for those looking to move to or live in 21222 Dundalk, MD.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDundalkMarylandUnited States
  104.5111.8100.0
  98.6105.2100
  85.284.2100.0
  59.5124.1100.0
  $199,100$388,100$338,100
  107.3%105.6%100.0%
  114.6119.3100.0
  120.2112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Dundalk
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Over 13 years ago

If you are looking for basic nonprofessionals jobs this is not the place to come. Even professionals are having a problem finding work now  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have been in Dundalk all my life, and am totally happy here. Dundalk gets a bad wrap for no reason at all. I assume it started as a joke but has carried on far too  More

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