Cost of Living in Beltsville, MD
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
163.0
100 = national avg
+63.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$71,705
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$169,484
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing211.9
Food124.2
Transportation148.5
Healthcare119.4
Utilities136.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$2,015
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,246
per month
The overall cost of living index in Beltsville is 163.0, which is 63.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 211.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $71,705 per year to cover basic expenses.