Abingdon, MD vs Ferndale, MD

Ferndale is moderately more affordable than Abingdon, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Abingdon scores 124 compared to 115 for Ferndale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Abingdon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abingdon is $1,940/month compared to $1,708/month in Ferndale — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ferndale is more affordable at $325,400 median vs $358,700.

Median household income in Abingdon is $147,652 compared to $92,391 in Ferndale (+59.8%). While Abingdon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Abingdon spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Ferndale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.2°F vs 56.2°F). Abingdon receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 45" in Ferndale.