Regional Price Parity, all items
105
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Housing price parity (rents)
121.1
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Utilities price parity
110.9
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Goods price parity
102.5
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Healthcare cost index
100
Regular gasoline price
$4.36 per gallon
Week of 2026-10-05 · U.S. EIA weekly retail price
Cost of living index
116.0
U.S. avg = 100
Housing cost index
139
Historical data
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Cost of living index
2010–2024116▼ 4%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Cost of Living Index
Regional Price Parity, all items
105
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Rank
8th most expensive
U.S. average
100
Regional Price Parity, all items
2008–2024105▼ 3%
BEA Regional Price Parities (SARPP line 1).
| Indicator | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity, all items2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 105 | 100 |
Housing Costs
Housing price parity (rents)
121.1
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Median owner cost
$2,270 / month
Median rent
$1,700 / month
Housing price parity (rents)
2008–2024121.1▼ 9%
BEA Regional Price Parities, housing (SARPP line 3).
| Indicator | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Housing price parity (rents)2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 121.1 | 100 |
Utility Costs
Utilities price parity
110.9
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Electricity price per kWh (Baltimore–Columbia–Towson)
$0.181 per kWh
2024 · BLS Average Price Data
Average electricity bill
$140 / month
Electricity price
14.5 ¢/kWh
Utilities price parity
2008–2024110.9▼ 10%
BEA Regional Price Parities, utilities (SARPP line 4).
Electricity price per kWh (Baltimore–Columbia–Towson)
1979–2024$0.181▲ 293%
BLS Average Price Data, annual average (APUS35E72610).
| Indicator | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 110.9 | 100 |
Food Costs
Goods price parity
102.5
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Average monthly grocery bill
$490
Restaurant meal
$19
Goods price parity
2008–2024102.5▼ 2%
BEA Regional Price Parities, goods (SARPP line 2).
| Indicator | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Goods price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 102.5 | 100 |
Healthcare Costs
Healthcare cost index
100
Average annual premium
$8,150
Doctor visit
$135
Transportation Costs
Regular gasoline price
$4.36 per gallon
Week of 2026-10-05 · U.S. EIA weekly retail price
Annual commuting cost
$3,900
Regular gasoline price
1994–2025$3.12▲ 184%
U.S. EIA weekly retail price, all formulations, Central Atlantic region (PADD 1B), annual average (EMM_EPMR_PTE_R1Y_DPG).
| Indicator | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline priceWeek of 2026-10-05, U.S. EIA weekly retail price | $4.36 per gallon | $4.35 per gallon |
More figures
Utilities index
107
Food & groceries index
105
Healthcare index
98
Transportation index
108
Avg. electricity bill
$155 /mo