Cost of Living in Dorchester County, MD

Modeled annual cost: $45,716.

Median family income: $80,558.

Affordability Snapshot

MD County Median

$55,685

State Rank

21thMost expensive counties in MD out of 24See Maryland county rankings

Median Income

$80,558

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Dorchester County, MD.

$13,092 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$45,716

Per year

  • Transport:$13,092
  • Housing:$11,004
  • Taxes:$8,935
  • Other Costs:$4,638
  • Healthcare:$4,112
  • Food:$3,935
  • 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

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