Berlin, MD vs Havre de Grace, MD

Berlin is moderately more affordable than Havre de Grace, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Berlin scores 97 compared to 105 for Havre de Grace, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Havre de Grace can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Berlin is $1,079/month compared to $1,314/month in Havre de Grace — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Berlin is more affordable at $345,100 median vs $348,800.

Median household income in Berlin is $78,883 compared to $106,798 in Havre de Grace (-26.1%). While Havre de Grace is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Berlin spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Havre de Grace.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56°F vs 55.2°F). Havre de Grace receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 42.6" in Berlin.