Cost of Living in Perryville, MD

Population 4,425 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

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

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

Under 25,000 residents gives Perryville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $268,000.

Located 35 miles northeast of Baltimore, Perryville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 22% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 88

Rent 80

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

About the Cost of Living in Perryville

The median home value in Perryville is $267,700 — 12% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,053/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,543/year is 1% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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, Perryville has a cost of living index of 85 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% less expensive.

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Perryville 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

$267,700

12% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$172,724

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,053/mo

20% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

21.2x

Favors renting

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 67.5%

Renter-occupied 32.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,053

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,667/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

30.0 min

11% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

9.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

81.7%

Carpooled

6.5%

Public transit

0.5%

Work from home

9.1%

⚡ 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

$75,543

1% above avg

Per Capita Income

$35,155

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

28% below avg

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Labor Force Participation

66.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.5%

Graduate degree 7.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39

Male median age 36.3

Female median age 43.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good

73.9%

Good air days/yr

190

Max AQI recorded

163

PM2.5 days

197

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Perryville, MD?

Perryville has a cost index of 85 (100 = national average). It is 15% below the national average.

What is average rent in Perryville, MD?

The median gross rent in Perryville is $1,053 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Perryville?

The median home value in Perryville is $267,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Perryville?

The median household income in Perryville is $75,543 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Perryville, MD?

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

Is Perryville, MD affordable?

Yes, Perryville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 85 — about 15% below the US national average of 100.

Perryville at a Glance

Population: 4,425
Median Income: $75,543
Home Value: $267,700
Median Rent: $1,053/mo
Unemployment: 3.5%
Sales Tax: 6.0%

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