Cost of Living in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

Population 9,307 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

111

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Chesapeake Ranch Estates a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $287,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Chesapeake Ranch Estates is about 50 miles southeast of Alexandria, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 59% lower than Alexandria's $697,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 94

Rent 137

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Chesapeake Ranch Estates

The median home value in Chesapeake Ranch Estates is $286,600 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,794/month, 37% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $97,139/year is 30% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Maryland's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. The climate averages highs of 66.7°F and lows of 49.8°F, with about 12.5" of annual snowfall. Overall, Chesapeake Ranch Estates has a cost of living index of 111 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 11% more expensive.

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Chesapeake Ranch Estates has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

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🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$286,600

6% below avg

Median Rent

$1,794/mo

37% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.3x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

1.1%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$1,407

1 BR

$1,604

2 BR

$1,898

3 BR

$2,407

4 BR

$2,822

Owner-occupied 91.9%

Renter-occupied 8.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,794

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,408/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

43.5 min

61% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

16.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

71.9%

Carpooled

3.6%

Public transit

3.8%

Walked

1.7%

Work from home

16.4%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%

Total Sales Tax 6.0%

State rate 6.0%

Avg local rate 0.0%

Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$97,139

30% above avg

Per Capita Income

$49,787

Unemployment Rate

2.2%

55% below avg

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Labor Force Participation

74.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.9%

Graduate degree 10.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.6

Male median age 35.7

Female median age 35.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

66.7°F

Avg Low

49.8°F

Annual Precip

45.3"

Annual Snowfall

12.5"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	48	55	66	75	83	87	85	79	69	58	50
Low °F	30	31	37	47	57	66	71	69	63	52	41	34
Precip"	2.91	2.84	4.00	3.68	3.66	4.27	4.49	4.66	4.15	4.03	3.07	3.54
Snow"	3.9	6.0	1.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good

86.6%

Good air days/yr

101

Max AQI recorded

PM2.5 days

238

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD?

Chesapeake Ranch Estates has a cost index of 111 (100 = national average). It is 11% above the national average.

What is average rent in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD?

The median gross rent in Chesapeake Ranch Estates is $1,794 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Chesapeake Ranch Estates?

The median home value in Chesapeake Ranch Estates is $286,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Chesapeake Ranch Estates?

The median household income in Chesapeake Ranch Estates is $97,139 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Chesapeake Ranch Estates is 6.0%. The Maryland state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD affordable?

Chesapeake Ranch Estates is above average in cost of living, with an index of 111 — about 11% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Chesapeake Ranch Estates?

Chesapeake Ranch Estates has average high temperatures of 66.7°F and average lows of 49.8°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Average annual snowfall is 12.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Chesapeake Ranch Estates at a Glance

Population: 9,307
Median Income: $97,139
Home Value: $286,600
Median Rent: $1,794/mo
Unemployment: 2.2%
Avg High Temp: 66.7°F
Sales Tax: 6.0%

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