Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD vs Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD

Fountainhead-Orchard Hills is moderately more affordable than Aberdeen Proving Ground, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Aberdeen Proving Ground scores 121 compared to 106 for Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aberdeen Proving Ground can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Aberdeen Proving Ground has a median rent of $1,960/month while Fountainhead-Orchard Hills comes in at $1,518/month, a 29% difference.

Median household income in Aberdeen Proving Ground is $123,125 compared to $97,743 in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills (+26%). While Aberdeen Proving Ground 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 Proving Ground spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills.

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