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Cost of Living in Bagtown, MD

Population: 226 | Maryland

96
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Bagtown is 4% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
92
Home Values
95
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Bagtown, MD: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 96, Bagtown, 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. Bagtown is a small community of 226 residents.

The median household income in Bagtown is $89,688, which is 19% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Bagtown. The area sees an average annual temperature of 55.4°F, with summers averaging 75°F and winters around 35°F. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches spread over roughly 124 days.

Everyday prices in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$89,688
vs US Median ($75,149)
+19%

Housing

Median Home Value
$280,600
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,213/mo

Everyday Prices in Bagtown

BLS Average Prices for the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.95
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🥚
$2.40
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-4% vs US
🥛
$3.87
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🍞
$1.78
Bread (white)
per lb
-4% vs US
🍗
$3.98
Chicken breast
per lb
-4% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-9% vs US

Climate in Bagtown

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

55.4°F
Avg Temperature
35.6"
Rainfall / Year
124d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 41 44 53 65 74 83 87 85 78 66 54 44
Avg °F 33 36 43 55 64 73 78 75 68 57 46 37
Low °F 25 27 34 44 55 64 68 66 59 47 37 30
Rain" 2.5 2.0 3.0 3.3 3.6 3.4 2.9 2.9 3.8 2.8 2.6 2.8

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