Cost of Living in Somerset County, MD

Modeled annual cost: $46,093.

Median family income: $70,366.

Affordability Snapshot

MD County Median

$55,685

State Rank

20thMost expensive counties in MD out of 24See Maryland county rankings

Median Income

$70,366

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Somerset County, MD.

$12,804 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,093

Per year

  • Transport:$12,804
  • Housing:$11,352
  • Taxes:$9,028
  • Other Costs:$4,732
  • Healthcare:$4,290
  • Food:$3,889
  • 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

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