Cost of Living in Frederick County, MD

Modeled annual cost: $66,024.

Median family income: $140,657.

MD Median $55,685

Frederick County, MD Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$140,657

Estimated Annual Costs

$66,024

Cost/Income Ratio

46.9%

State Rank

#6Most expensive counties in MD out of 24See Maryland county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Frederick County, MD.

$20,647 per year.*31.27% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$66,024

Per year

  • Housing:
    $20,64731.3%
  • Taxes:
    $14,93622.6%
  • Transport:
    $13,84421.0%
  • Other Costs:
    $7,80811.8%
  • Food:
    $4,5006.8%
  • Healthcare:
    $4,2906.5%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Maryland

1Allegany County, MD
$40,419
2Washington County, MD
$44,148
3Garrett County, MD
$45,316
4Dorchester County, MD
$45,716
5Somerset County, MD
$46,093

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