Cost of Living in Perry Hall, MD

Population 28,908 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

114
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Perry Hall lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $332,000 — 9% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Maryland. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Perry Hall sits roughly 10 miles northeast of Baltimore — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 51% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 109
Rent 122

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

About the Cost of Living in Perry Hall

The median home value in Perry Hall is $332,000 — 9% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,604/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $104,709/year is 40% 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%. Overall, Perry Hall has a cost of living index of 114 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$332,000
9% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$421,832
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,604/mo
22% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.2x
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 77.7%
Renter-occupied 22.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,604
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,218/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
32.3 min
20% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.1%
Carpooled
8.4%
Public transit
2.6%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
13.9%

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
$104,709
40% above avg
Per Capita Income
$50,077
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
54% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.5%
Graduate degree 17.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.4
Male median age 37.5
Female median age 41

💨 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 Perry Hall, MD?

Perry Hall has a cost index of 114 (100 = national average). It is 14% above the national average.

What is average rent in Perry Hall, MD?

The median gross rent in Perry Hall is $1,604 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Perry Hall?

The median home value in Perry Hall is $332,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Perry Hall?

The median household income in Perry Hall is $104,709 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Perry Hall, MD?

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

Is Perry Hall, MD affordable?

Perry Hall is above average in cost of living, with an index of 114 — about 14% higher than the national average.

Perry Hall at a Glance

Population
28,908
Median Income
$104,709
Home Value
$332,000
Median Rent
$1,604/mo
Unemployment
2.2%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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