Brunswick, MD vs Jefferson, MD

Brunswick is moderately more affordable than Jefferson, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Brunswick scores 101 compared to 119 for Jefferson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jefferson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brunswick is $1,139/month compared to $1,347/month in Jefferson — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brunswick is more affordable at $348,500 median vs $479,400.

Median household income in Brunswick is $115,972 compared to $145,664 in Jefferson (-20.4%). While Jefferson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brunswick spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Jefferson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 54.1°F). Jefferson receives more rainfall at 39" per year compared to 39" in Brunswick.