Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD vs Derwood, MD

Ashton-Sandy Spring is moderately more affordable than Derwood, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Ashton-Sandy Spring scores 148 compared to 157 for Derwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Derwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashton-Sandy Spring is $1,415/month compared to $2,200/month in Derwood — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ashton-Sandy Spring has cheaper rent, Derwood actually has lower median home values ($633,200 vs $812,000).

Median household income in Ashton-Sandy Spring is $178,214 compared to $93,000 in Derwood (+91.6%). Ashton-Sandy Spring offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashton-Sandy Spring spend roughly 9.5% of their income on rent, less than the 28.4% in Derwood.

Climate-wise, Derwood is notably warmer with an average of 59.3°F compared to 56.2°F in Ashton-Sandy Spring. Ashton-Sandy Spring receives more rainfall at 45" per year compared to 41.8" in Derwood.