Cost of Living in Cottage City, MD
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
126.4
100 = national avg
+26.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$55,619
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$131,462
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing147.4
Food110.0
Transportation119.9
Healthcare108.0
Utilities115.5
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 Cottage City is 126.4, which is 26.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 147.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $55,619 per year to cover basic expenses.