Cost of Living in Chillum, MD

Population 35,163 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

128
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

A 40-minute average commute puts Chillum squarely in exurban territory — the kind of place where many households optimize for housing cost over proximity to work. Home values of $384,000 reflect that spatial discount. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.4% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Chillum sits roughly 5 miles northeast of Washington. Median home values run roughly 47% lower than Washington's $725,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 126
Rent 132

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

About the Cost of Living in Chillum

The median home value in Chillum is $383,900 — 26% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,733/month, 32% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,513/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Maryland's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Chillum has a cost of living index of 128 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$383,900
26% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$397,380
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
32% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,709/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.5x
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 39.6%
Renter-occupied 60.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,733
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,347/mo

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

🛒 Food & Groceries

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

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
39.9 min
48% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
54.8%
Carpooled
14.4%
Public transit
15.3%
Walked
1.5%
Bicycle
0.9%
Work from home
8.7%

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
$78,513
5% above avg
Per Capita Income
$32,532
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
33% above avg
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.3%
Graduate degree 8.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36
Male median age 35.3
Female median age 36.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
69.3%
Good air days/yr
192
Max AQI recorded
138
PM2.5 days
226
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Chillum, MD?

Chillum has a cost index of 128 (100 = national average). It is 28% above the national average.

What is average rent in Chillum, MD?

The median gross rent in Chillum is $1,733 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Chillum?

The median home value in Chillum is $383,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Chillum?

The median household income in Chillum is $78,513 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Chillum, MD?

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

Is Chillum, MD affordable?

Chillum is above average in cost of living, with an index of 128 — about 28% higher than the national average.

Chillum at a Glance

Population
35,163
Median Income
$78,513
Home Value
$383,900
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
Unemployment
6.4%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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