Cost of Living in Kent County, MD

Modeled annual cost: $50,798.

Median family income: $104,630.

Affordability Snapshot

MD County Median

$55,685

State Rank

15thMost expensive counties in MD out of 24See Maryland county rankings

Median Income

$104,630

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Kent County, MD.

$13,272 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$50,798

Per year

  • Housing:$13,272
  • Transport:$12,905
  • Taxes:$10,158
  • Other Costs:$5,597
  • Food:$4,754
  • Healthcare:$4,112
  • 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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