Cost of Living in Denton, MD
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
105.0
100 = national avg
+5.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$46,203
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$109,207
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing116.6
Food98.7
Transportation97.5
Healthcare99.0
Utilities102.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,001
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,314
per month
The overall cost of living index in Denton is 105.0, which is 5.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 116.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,203 per year to cover basic expenses.