Friendly, MD vs Pleasant Hills, MD

Friendly is moderately more affordable than Pleasant Hills, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Friendly scores 143 compared to 155 for Pleasant Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pleasant Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Friendly is $2,345/month compared to $2,635/month in Pleasant Hills — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Friendly is more affordable at $407,800 median vs $480,800.

Median household income in Friendly is $136,485 compared to $143,068 in Pleasant Hills (-4.6%). The higher salaries in Pleasant Hills partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Friendly spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Pleasant Hills.

Climate-wise, Friendly is notably warmer with an average of 59.3°F compared to 55.2°F in Pleasant Hills. Pleasant Hills receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 41.8" in Friendly.