Cost Of Living in Highland, MD

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94%

Overall NAT. AVG.

4%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

290%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Highland	Maryland	National
Cost of living	194	121	100
Groceries	104	105	100
Health care	110	109	100
Housing	390	151	100
Transportation	108	109	100
Utilities	112	108	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	114	109	100
Household Items	108	105	100
Education & Childcare	118	112	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Highland is 60% higher than the Maryland average
The cost of living in Highland is 94% higher than the national average
Highland housing is 290% higher than the national average
Maryland general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
Maryland state income tax is 23% lower than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$299,924	$24,994	$6,998	$8,999
Renters	$0	$0	$0	$0

Maryland Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Maryland	6%	6%

Maryland Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Maryland	2%	5.75%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County), MD	8,071	110	9.6%
Lochearn, MD	26,216	111	11.2%
Milford Mill, MD	31,149	113	13.3%
Woodlawn, MD	42,611	113	13.2%
Arbutus, MD	19,966	114	13.8%
Highland, MD	1,126	194	93.8%

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Gerber, CA	1,125	105	4.8%
Highland, MD	1,126	194	93.8%

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

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