Largo, MD vs Pleasant Hills, MD

Largo is moderately more affordable than Pleasant Hills, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Largo scores 133 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 Largo is $2,138/month compared to $2,635/month in Pleasant Hills — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Largo is more affordable at $362,200 median vs $480,800.

Median household income in Largo is $106,875 compared to $143,068 in Pleasant Hills (-25.3%). While Pleasant Hills 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 22.1% in Pleasant Hills.

Climate-wise, Largo 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 Largo.