Cost of Living in La Plata, MD
Population: 10,470 | Maryland
117
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
La Plata is 17% more expensive than the national average.
112
Housing
133
Home Values
110
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $121,707
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +62%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,483/mo
- Median Home Value
- $405,200
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,962/mo
Everyday Prices in La Plata
BLS Average Prices for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$3.26
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+6% vs US
🥚
$2.66
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+6% vs US
🥛
$4.28
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+6% vs US
🍞
$1.97
Bread (white)
per lb
+6% vs US
🍗
$4.41
Chicken breast
per lb
+6% vs US
⚡
$0.20
Electricity
per kWh
+6% vs US
Climate in La Plata
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
58.1°F
Avg Temperature
41"
Rainfall / Year
118d
Rainy Days / Year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 48 | 56 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 69 | 58 | 49 |
| Avg °F | 37 | 39 | 47 | 58 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 78 | 71 | 59 | 49 | 40 |
| Low °F | 28 | 30 | 37 | 47 | 57 | 66 | 71 | 69 | 62 | 50 | 39 | 32 |
| Rain" | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.3 |