Cost of Living in Hillandale, MD

Population 4,901 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

198

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

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

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

Hillandale is a smaller Maryland community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $159,118 and housing costs ($510,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Hillandale sits roughly 9 miles north of Washington. Median home values run roughly 30% lower than Washington's $725,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 167

Rent 245

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

About the Cost of Living in Hillandale

The median home value in Hillandale is $509,900 — 67% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,217/month, 145% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $159,118/year is 113% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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%. Overall, Hillandale has a cost of living index of 198 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 98% more expensive.

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Hillandale 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:

White Oak, MD

Median home: $520,200

Rent: $1,784/mo

Income: $80,118

Adelphi, MD

Median home: $401,700

Rent: $1,757/mo

Income: $80,833

Calverton, MD

Median home: $468,600

Rent: $2,208/mo

Income: $108,315

Langley Park, MD

Median home: $348,700

Rent: $1,675/mo

Income: $82,038

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Median home: $567,300

Rent: $2,105/mo

Income: $160,750

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$509,900

67% above avg

Median Rent

$3,217/mo

145% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.2x

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 87.8%

Renter-occupied 12.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$3,217

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $3,831/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

35.4 min

31% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

19.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

58.1%

Carpooled

11.6%

Public transit

8.0%

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

0.5%

Work from home

19.0%

⚡ 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

$159,118

113% above avg

Per Capita Income

$54,251

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

24% below avg

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Labor Force Participation

70.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.3%

Graduate degree 27.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41

Male median age 41.1

Female median age 40.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good

81.5%

Good air days/yr

165

Max AQI recorded

162

PM2.5 days

195

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hillandale, MD?

Hillandale has a cost index of 198 (100 = national average). It is 98% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hillandale, MD?

The median gross rent in Hillandale is $3,217 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hillandale?

The median home value in Hillandale is $509,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Hillandale?

The median household income in Hillandale is $159,118 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hillandale, MD?

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

Is Hillandale, MD affordable?

Hillandale is above average in cost of living, with an index of 198 — about 98% higher than the national average.

Hillandale at a Glance

Population: 4,901
Median Income: $159,118
Home Value: $509,900
Median Rent: $3,217/mo
Unemployment: 3.6%
Sales Tax: 6.0%

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