Zip 21226 (Riviera Beach, MD) Cost of Living


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Riviera Beach cost of living score
114.7
More expensive
14.7% higher
than the US average
2.6% higher
than the Maryland average
Riviera Beach (zip 21226), Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.7% higher than the U.S. average and 2.6% lower than the average for Maryland.

Zip 21226 (Riviera Beach, MD)

Housing costs in Riviera Beach?
A typical home costs $266,600, which is 21.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.3% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Riviera Beach costs $1,450 per month, which is 10.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,620 and 6.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Riviera Beach?
To live comfortably in Riviera Beach (zip 21226), Maryland, a minimum annual income of $51,120 for a family, and $46,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Riviera Beach?
The cost of living in 21226 Riviera Beach, MD is average compared to other parts of the state and the country. According to Best Places, the cost of living index in Riviera Beach is 107.4, which is higher than the national average of 100. Housing costs are slightly higher than the national average, with an overall median home value of $270,200 as reported by NeighborhoodScout. Other expenses such as groceries and utilities are also around the national average. On the whole, while it may be more expensive than some other places in Maryland, Riviera Beach offers an affordable place to live with access to a wide range of amenities and activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRiviera BeachMarylandUnited States
  114.7111.8100.0
  101.1105.2100
  83.184.2100.0
  85.0124.1100.0
  $266,600$388,100$338,100
  107.3%105.6%100.0%
  107.0119.3100.0
  127.4112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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