Summary of The Cost of Living in Maryland, United States
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Maryland is $4,429.00 including rent, or $2,529.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Maryland is $6,170.70 including rent, or $4,270.70 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Maryland is $8,592.70 including rent, or $6,122.70 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Maryland ranges from $53,148.00 for a single person to $74,048.40 for a couple, and $103,112.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $30,348.00 for a single person to $51,248.40 for a couple, and $73,472.40 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Maryland, baseline monthly expenses range from $2,642.75 for a single person to $3,587.58 for a couple, and $4,999.95 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,292.75 for a single person to $2,237.58 for a couple, and $3,244.95 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Maryland, estimated monthly expenses range from $7,688.50 for a single person to $10,691.55 for a couple, and $14,774.30 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $4,688.50 for a single person to $7,691.55 for a couple, and $10,874.30 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Maryland is $6,250.00, which is 147.1% more than the average monthly cost of living and 383.5% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |