Edgemere, MD vs Edgewood, MD

Edgewood is moderately more affordable than Edgemere, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Edgemere scores 106 compared to 99 for Edgewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgemere can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgemere is $1,336/month compared to $1,435/month in Edgewood — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edgemere has cheaper rent, Edgewood actually has lower median home values ($234,700 vs $352,100).

Median household income in Edgemere is $109,734 compared to $86,355 in Edgewood (+27.1%). While Edgemere is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgemere spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Edgewood.

Climate-wise, Edgemere is notably warmer with an average of 59.1°F compared to 55.2°F in Edgewood. Edgewood receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 43.7" in Edgemere.