Largo, MD vs Montgomery Village, MD

Montgomery Village is moderately more affordable than Largo, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Largo scores 133 compared to 126 for Montgomery Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Largo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Largo is $2,138/month compared to $1,883/month in Montgomery Village — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montgomery Village has cheaper rent, Largo actually has lower median home values ($362,200 vs $367,100).

Median household income in Largo is $106,875 compared to $96,487 in Montgomery Village (+10.8%). While Largo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Largo spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 23.4% in Montgomery Village.

Climate-wise, Largo is notably warmer with an average of 59.3°F compared to 55.7°F in Montgomery Village. Montgomery Village receives more rainfall at 43.2" per year compared to 41.8" in Largo.