Cost of Living in Marlow Heights, MD

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21%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
53%
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 Marlow Heights Maryland National
Cost of living121121100
Groceries105105100
Health care107109100
Housing153151100
Transportation109109100
Utilities107108100
Lifestyle & Entertainment104109100
Household Items104105100
Education & Childcare110112100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Marlow Heights is equal to the Maryland average
  • The cost of living in Marlow Heights is 21% higher than the national average
  • Marlow Heights housing is 53% 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$140,828$11,736$3,286$4,225
      Renters$73,446$6,121$1,714$2,204
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Marlow Heights, MD, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Marlow Heights homeowners, is $140,828. This would allow for a maximum of $3,286 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $73,446 which would result in a maximum of $1,714 to be spent on rental costs.

      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%

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      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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