Cost of Living in Anne Arundel County, MD

Modeled annual cost: $66,363.

Median family income: $141,201.

Affordability Snapshot

MD County Median

$55,685

State Rank

5thMost expensive counties in MD out of 24See Maryland county rankings

Median Income

$141,201

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Anne Arundel County, MD.

$21,208 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$66,363

Per year

  • Housing:$21,208
  • Taxes:$15,052
  • Transport:$13,346
  • Other Costs:$7,978
  • Food:$4,489
  • Healthcare:$4,290
  • Childcare:$0

* 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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