Cost of Living in Redland, MD

Population 18,976 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

168
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Redland is effectively a commuter community: the average resident spends 37 minutes each way getting to work, well above the 27-minute US median. Housing costs ($520,000 for a typical home) tend to reflect the tradeoff between price and access. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Redland sits roughly 15 miles west of Columbia. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Columbia's $480,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 170
Rent 163

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

About the Cost of Living in Redland

The median home value in Redland is $519,600 — 70% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,145/month, 63% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $123,587/year is 66% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, 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, Redland has a cost of living index of 168 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 68% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$519,600
70% above avg
Median Rent
$2,145/mo
63% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.2x
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 76.9%
Renter-occupied 23.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,145
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,759/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
36.6 min
36% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
59.1%
Carpooled
9.4%
Public transit
8.7%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
21.2%

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
$123,587
66% above avg
Per Capita Income
$48,360
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
41% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.8%
Graduate degree 24.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.8
Male median age 40.3
Female median age 42

💨 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 Redland, MD?

Redland has a cost index of 168 (100 = national average). It is 68% above the national average.

What is average rent in Redland, MD?

The median gross rent in Redland is $2,145 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Redland?

The median home value in Redland is $519,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Redland?

The median household income in Redland is $123,587 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Redland, MD?

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

Is Redland, MD affordable?

Redland is above average in cost of living, with an index of 168 — about 68% higher than the national average.

Redland at a Glance

Population
18,976
Median Income
$123,587
Home Value
$519,600
Median Rent
$2,145/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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