Clinton, MD vs Ferndale, MD

Ferndale is moderately more affordable than Clinton, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 122 compared to 115 for Ferndale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clinton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clinton is $1,665/month compared to $1,708/month in Ferndale — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clinton has cheaper rent, Ferndale actually has lower median home values ($325,400 vs $400,300).

Median household income in Clinton is $120,967 compared to $92,391 in Ferndale (+30.9%). While Clinton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clinton spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Ferndale.

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