Cost of Living in Aberdeen, MD

With a cost of living index of 96, Aberdeen, MD is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 23% below the Maryland state average of 119. Aberdeen is a smaller community of 16,831 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Aberdeen's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,339 (2% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $239,000 (22% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Aberdeen is $76,019, which is 1% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Aberdeen. The area sees an average annual temperature of 55.2°F, with summers averaging 75°F and winters around 36°F. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches spread over roughly 0 days.

Everyday prices in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.