Ilchester, MD vs Waldorf, MD

Waldorf is moderately more affordable than Ilchester, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Ilchester scores 137 compared to 129 for Waldorf, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ilchester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ilchester is $1,963/month compared to $1,949/month in Waldorf — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waldorf is more affordable at $383,100 median vs $498,500.

Median household income in Ilchester is $150,783 compared to $115,453 in Waldorf (+30.6%). While Ilchester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ilchester spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Waldorf.

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