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32%
Overall NAT. AVG.
7%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
90%
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 Quantico Maryland National
Cost of living132121100
Groceries107105100
Health care109109100
Housing190151100
Transportation110109100
Utilities106108100
Lifestyle & Entertainment111109100
Household Items104105100
Education & Childcare108112100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Quantico is 10% higher than the Maryland average
  • The cost of living in Quantico is 32% higher than the national average
  • Quantico housing is 90% 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$157,229$13,102$3,668$4,717
      Renters$0$0$0$0

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      Maryland 6% 6%

      Maryland Income Tax

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      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.