Essex, MD Cost Of Living
Essex's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Maryland
In America
What is the cost of living in Essex, MD?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Essex has an overall cost of living index of 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Maryland, Essex has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Maryland's index of 120.
The standard of living in Essex ranks as #3,487 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Maryland. By definition, that implies Essex ranks as the #2,932 most expensive place in the Old Line State.
Essex Cost Of Living Vs. Maryland
| Living Expense | Essex | Maryland | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 120 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 114 | 100 | |
| Health | 84 | 84 | 100 | |
| Housing | 98 | 151 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 108 | 100 | |
Essex, MD Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Maryland, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
Detailed Essex Services Costs Vs. Maryland
Detailed Essex Groceries Costs Vs. Maryland
Detailed Essex Health Costs Vs. Maryland
Detailed Essex Transportation Costs Vs. Maryland
Detailed Essex Utilities Costs Vs. Maryland
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Essex
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Essex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk, MD | 63,826 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Bel Air South, MD | 55,024 | 115 | 1.1x |
| Severna Park, MD | 38,729 | 146 | 1.4x |
| Bel Air North, MD | 30,639 | 124 | 1.2x |
| Parkville, MD | 30,459 | 107 | 1.0x |
| Middle River, MD | 29,665 | 101 | 1.0x |
| Perry Hall, MD | 27,778 | 114 | 1.1x |
| Ilchester, MD | 26,873 | 133 | 1.3x |
| Arnold, MD | 24,334 | 134 | 1.3x |
| Elkridge, MD | 21,778 | 127 | 1.2x |
