Cost Of Living in St. George Island, MD

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71%

Overall NAT. AVG.

6%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

215%

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	St. George Island	Maryland	National
Cost of living	171	121	100
Groceries	106	105	100
Health care	112	109	100
Housing	315	151	100
Transportation	112	109	100
Utilities	112	108	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	113	109	100
Household Items	104	105	100
Education & Childcare	114	112	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in St. George Island is 42% higher than the Maryland average
The cost of living in St. George Island is 71% higher than the national average
St. George Island housing is 215% 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	$0	$0	$0	$0
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%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Heathsville, VA	246	94	6.5%
Lexington Park, MD	13,260	113	12.9%
Drum Point, MD	2,587	125	25.2%
California, MD	15,094	125	25.3%
Piney Point, MD	1,068	133	32.7%
St. George Island, MD	441	171	71.4%

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Mammoth, PA	441	98	2.3%
St. George Island, MD	441	171	71.4%

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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