Cost of Living in Rossville, MD

Population 15,088 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

103
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Rossville sits on the smaller end of the Maryland city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Rossville sits roughly 8 miles northeast of Baltimore — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 35% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 97
Rent 111

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

About the Cost of Living in Rossville

The median home value in Rossville is $296,600 — 3% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,465/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $91,469/year is 23% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, 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, Rossville has a cost of living index of 103 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$296,600
3% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$297,288
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,465/mo
11% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,711/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.9x
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 50.2%
Renter-occupied 49.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,465
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,079/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
29.9 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.7%
Carpooled
10.6%
Public transit
3.6%
Walked
4.6%
Work from home
7.4%

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
$91,469
23% above avg
Per Capita Income
$44,870
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
4% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Labor Force Participation
74.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.4%
Graduate degree 12.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.4
Male median age 39.3
Female median age 43.9

💨 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 Rossville, MD?

Rossville has a cost index of 103 (100 = national average). It is 3% above the national average.

What is average rent in Rossville, MD?

The median gross rent in Rossville is $1,465 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Rossville?

The median home value in Rossville is $296,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Rossville?

The median household income in Rossville is $91,469 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Rossville, MD?

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

Is Rossville, MD affordable?

Rossville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 103 (100 = US average).

Rossville at a Glance

Population
15,088
Median Income
$91,469
Home Value
$296,600
Median Rent
$1,465/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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