Edgewood, MD vs Glen Burnie, MD

Edgewood is moderately more affordable than Glen Burnie, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Edgewood scores 99 compared to 112 for Glen Burnie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glen Burnie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgewood is $1,435/month compared to $1,607/month in Glen Burnie — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edgewood is more affordable at $234,700 median vs $329,200.

Median household income in Edgewood is $86,355 compared to $88,291 in Glen Burnie (-2.2%). Glen Burnie does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgewood spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Glen Burnie.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.2°F vs 56.2°F). Edgewood receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 45" in Glen Burnie.