Cost of Living in Robinwood, MD

Population 7,822 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

105

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

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

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

Robinwood is a smaller Maryland community of around 8000 residents, where median household incomes of $81,406 and housing costs ($325,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Robinwood is about 50 miles northwest of Columbia, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 32% lower than Columbia's $480,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 106

Rent 102

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

About the Cost of Living in Robinwood

The median home value in Robinwood is $324,600 — 6% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,345/month, 2% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,406/year is 9% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, 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, Robinwood has a cost of living index of 105 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% more expensive.

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Robinwood 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

$324,600

6% above avg

Zillow Home Value

$272,921

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,345/mo

2% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

20.1x

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 44.8%

Renter-occupied 55.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,345

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,959/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

29.9 min

11% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

15.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

66.7%

Carpooled

10.8%

Public transit

4.9%

Walked

1.7%

Work from home

15.9%

⚡ 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

$81,406

9% above avg

Per Capita Income

$40,963

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

21% below avg

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Labor Force Participation

67.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.4%

Graduate degree 13.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.2

Male median age 35.3

Female median age 36.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good

75.2%

Good air days/yr

172

Max AQI recorded

170

PM2.5 days

185

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Robinwood, MD?

Robinwood has a cost index of 105 (100 = national average). It is 5% above the national average.

What is average rent in Robinwood, MD?

The median gross rent in Robinwood is $1,345 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Robinwood?

The median home value in Robinwood is $324,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Robinwood?

The median household income in Robinwood is $81,406 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Robinwood, MD?

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

Is Robinwood, MD affordable?

Robinwood is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 105 (100 = US average).

Robinwood at a Glance

Population: 7,822
Median Income: $81,406
Home Value: $324,600
Median Rent: $1,345/mo
Unemployment: 3.8%
Sales Tax: 6.0%

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