Havre de Grace, MD vs Manchester, MD

Havre de Grace, MD and Manchester, MD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.6% difference in their overall index. Havre de Grace scores 105 while Manchester scores 105 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Havre de Grace is $1,314/month compared to $1,329/month in Manchester — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Havre de Grace is more affordable at $348,800 median vs $351,500.

Median household income in Havre de Grace is $106,798 compared to $112,679 in Manchester (-5.2%). While Manchester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Havre de Grace spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Manchester.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.2°F vs 52.4°F). Havre de Grace receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 42.1" in Manchester.