Beltsville, MD vs Wheaton, MD

Beltsville is moderately more affordable than Wheaton, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Beltsville scores 130 compared to 143 for Wheaton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wheaton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beltsville is $1,989/month compared to $2,151/month in Wheaton — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beltsville is more affordable at $381,100 median vs $483,100.

Median household income in Beltsville is $97,115 compared to $107,349 in Wheaton (-9.5%). While Wheaton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beltsville spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 24% in Wheaton.

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