Cost of Living in Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County), MD

Population 40,476 · 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

Most of Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County)'s cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $78,591 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Geographically, Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) sits roughly 7 miles west of Baltimore. Median home values run roughly 23% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 88

Rent 110

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

About the Cost of Living in Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County)

The median home value in Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) is $269,800 — 12% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,440/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,591/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, 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, Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) has a cost of living index of 97 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$269,800

12% below avg

Median Rent

$1,440/mo

10% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

15.6x

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 63.3%

Renter-occupied 36.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,440

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,054/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

29.4 min

9% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

14.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

71.8%

Carpooled

8.1%

Public transit

3.5%

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

0.3%

Work from home

14.7%

⚡ 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

$78,591

5% above avg

Per Capita Income

$37,043

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

10% above avg

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Labor Force Participation

67.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.4%

Graduate degree 15.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37

Male median age 36.1

Female median age 38.7

💨 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 Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County), MD?

Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) has a cost index of 97 (100 = national average). It is 3% below the national average.

What is average rent in Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County), MD?

The median gross rent in Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) is $1,440 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County)?

The median home value in Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) is $269,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County)?

The median household income in Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) is $78,591 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County), MD?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) is 6.0%. The Maryland state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County), MD affordable?

Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 97 (100 = US average).

Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) at a Glance

Population: 40,476
Median Income: $78,591
Home Value: $269,800
Median Rent: $1,440/mo
Unemployment: 5.3%
Sales Tax: 6.0%

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