Redland, MD vs Wildewood, MD

Wildewood is moderately more affordable than Redland, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Redland scores 146 compared to 127 for Wildewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Redland is $2,145/month compared to $2,036/month in Wildewood — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wildewood is more affordable at $363,100 median vs $519,600.

Median household income in Redland is $123,587 compared to $124,247 in Wildewood (-0.5%). Wildewood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Redland spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Wildewood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.3°F vs 58.3°F). Wildewood receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 41.8" in Redland.