Zip 21771 (Mount Airy, MD) Cost of Living


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Mount Airy cost of living score
113.7
More expensive
13.7% higher
than the US average
1.7% higher
than the Maryland average
Mount Airy (zip 21771), 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 21771 (Mount Airy, MD)

Housing costs in Mount Airy?
A typical home costs $531,800, which is 57.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.0% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mount Airy costs $1,800 per month, which is 11.1% more than the national average of $1,620 and close to the state average of $1,820.

Can I afford Mount Airy?
To live comfortably in Mount Airy (zip 21771), Maryland, a minimum annual income of $101,880 for a family, and $63,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mount Airy?
The cost of living in Mount Airy, MD 21771 is quite reasonable. The median home price is approximately $311,000, which is well below the state's average of $309,600. As for groceries, the area boasts some of the lowest prices in Maryland with a reported average grocery bill of around $54 per week. Transportation costs are also relatively low, with the average price of a gallon of gas around $2.53 and an average monthly bus fare of only $25. Overall, Mount Airy offers an affordable place to live with plenty of access to amenities and services.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMount AiryMarylandUnited States
  113.7111.8100.0
  110.7105.2100
  84.884.2100.0
  175.6124.1100.0
  $531,800$388,100$338,100
  108.8%105.6%100.0%
  109.4119.3100.0
  126.8112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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