New Carrollton, MD vs Randallstown, MD

Randallstown is moderately more affordable than New Carrollton, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. New Carrollton scores 122 compared to 108 for Randallstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Carrollton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Carrollton is $1,745/month compared to $1,537/month in Randallstown — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Randallstown is more affordable at $306,000 median vs $378,300.

Median household income in New Carrollton is $80,292 compared to $88,544 in Randallstown (-9.3%). Randallstown offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of New Carrollton spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.8% in Randallstown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.3°F vs 59.1°F). Randallstown receives more rainfall at 43.7" per year compared to 41.8" in New Carrollton.