Aberdeen, MD vs Hagerstown, MD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hagerstown is 17.5% cheaper than Aberdeen. With a cost index of 82 vs 96, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hagerstown to Aberdeen should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Aberdeen is $1,339/month compared to $1,041/month in Hagerstown — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hagerstown is more affordable at $207,700 median vs $239,000.

Median household income in Aberdeen is $76,019 compared to $49,957 in Hagerstown (+52.2%). While Aberdeen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aberdeen spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Hagerstown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.2°F vs 55.4°F). Aberdeen receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 35.6" in Hagerstown.