Cost of Living in Marlboro Village, MD

Population 9,200 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

137

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

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

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

Marlboro Village is a smaller Maryland community of around 9000 residents, where median household incomes of $122,313 and housing costs ($365,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Located 14 miles east of Washington, Marlboro Village falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 50% lower than Washington's $725,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 120

Rent 164

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

About the Cost of Living in Marlboro Village

The median home value in Marlboro Village is $364,700 — 20% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,153/month, 64% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $122,313/year is 64% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, 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, Marlboro Village has a cost of living index of 137 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% more expensive.

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Marlboro Village 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

$364,700

20% above avg

Median Rent

$2,153/mo

64% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

14.1x

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 79.2%

Renter-occupied 20.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$2,153

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,767/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

40.5 min

50% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

11.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

73.4%

Carpooled

5.9%

Public transit

6.3%

Walked

1.0%

Work from home

11.7%

⚡ 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

$122,313

64% above avg

Per Capita Income

$52,869

Unemployment Rate

4.5%

5% below avg

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Labor Force Participation

69.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.8%

Graduate degree 18.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.2

Male median age 35.4

Female median age 40

💨 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 Marlboro Village, MD?

Marlboro Village has a cost index of 137 (100 = national average). It is 37% above the national average.

What is average rent in Marlboro Village, MD?

The median gross rent in Marlboro Village is $2,153 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marlboro Village?

The median home value in Marlboro Village is $364,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Marlboro Village?

The median household income in Marlboro Village is $122,313 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marlboro Village, MD?

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

Is Marlboro Village, MD affordable?

Marlboro Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 137 — about 37% higher than the national average.

Marlboro Village at a Glance

Population: 9,200
Median Income: $122,313
Home Value: $364,700
Median Rent: $2,153/mo
Unemployment: 4.5%
Sales Tax: 6.0%

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