Abingdon, MD vs Hillcrest Heights, MD

Hillcrest Heights is moderately more affordable than Abingdon, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Abingdon scores 124 compared to 110 for Hillcrest Heights, 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 $1,446/month in Hillcrest Heights — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillcrest Heights is more affordable at $340,500 median vs $358,700.

Median household income in Abingdon is $147,652 compared to $77,696 in Hillcrest Heights (+90%). 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 22.3% in Hillcrest Heights.

Climate-wise, Hillcrest Heights is notably warmer with an average of 59.3°F compared to 55.2°F in Abingdon. Abingdon receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 41.8" in Hillcrest Heights.