Aspen Hill, MD vs Beltsville, MD

Beltsville is moderately more affordable than Aspen Hill, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Aspen Hill scores 141 compared to 130 for Beltsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aspen Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aspen Hill is $1,925/month compared to $1,989/month in Beltsville — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Aspen Hill has cheaper rent, Beltsville actually has lower median home values ($381,100 vs $538,000).

Median household income in Aspen Hill is $109,026 compared to $97,115 in Beltsville (+12.3%). While Aspen Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aspen Hill spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Beltsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.3°F vs 59.3°F). Beltsville receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 41.8" in Aspen Hill.