Zip 21769 (Middletown, MD) Cost of Living


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Middletown cost of living score
113.7
More expensive
13.7% higher
than the US average
1.7% higher
than the Maryland average
Middletown (zip 21769), Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.7% higher than the U.S. average and 1.7% lower than the average for Maryland.

Zip 21769 (Middletown, MD)

Housing costs in Middletown?
A typical home costs $505,500, which is 49.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.2% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Middletown costs $1,480 per month, which is 8.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,620 and 23.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,820.

Can I afford Middletown?
To live comfortably in Middletown (zip 21769), Maryland, a minimum annual income of $96,840 for a family, and $52,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Middletown?
The cost of living in Middletown, MD, 21769 is slightly higher than the national average. The median home price in Middletown is around $335,000, with rents ranging from $900 to $1,500 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. The overall cost of living index is 107, which is 7% higher than the national average of 100. Grocery prices are close to the national average and utilities such as electricity and gas tend to be more expensive due to the area's rural location. Overall, while costs in Middletown may be slightly higher than other areas of the country, it is still an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMiddletownMarylandUnited States
  113.7111.8100.0
  109.2105.2100
  84.884.2100.0
  158.1124.1100.0
  $505,500$388,100$338,100
  93.1%105.6%100.0%
  105.2119.3100.0
  126.8112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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