Cost of Living in Milford Mill, MD

Population 31,939 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

101
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Milford Mill's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $76,676 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.5% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Milford Mill sits roughly 9 miles west of Baltimore — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 23% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 88
Rent 120

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

About the Cost of Living in Milford Mill

The median home value in Milford Mill is $269,900 — 12% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,576/month, 20% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,676/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, 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, Milford Mill has a cost of living index of 101 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$269,900
12% below avg
Median Rent
$1,576/mo
20% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.3x
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 44.5%
Renter-occupied 55.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,576
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,190/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
33.0 min
22% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.9%
Carpooled
8.3%
Public transit
5.0%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
10.6%

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
$76,676
3% above avg
Per Capita Income
$36,827
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
35% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Labor Force Participation
74.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.1%
Graduate degree 11.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.5
Male median age 34.6
Female median age 37.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
62.5%
Good air days/yr
205
Max AQI recorded
127
PM2.5 days
231
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Milford Mill, MD?

Milford Mill has a cost index of 101 (100 = national average). It is 1% above the national average.

What is average rent in Milford Mill, MD?

The median gross rent in Milford Mill is $1,576 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Milford Mill?

The median home value in Milford Mill is $269,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Milford Mill?

The median household income in Milford Mill is $76,676 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Milford Mill, MD?

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

Is Milford Mill, MD affordable?

Milford Mill is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 101 (100 = US average).