Cost of Living in Cecil County, MD

What does it cost to live in Cecil County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$86,869

Median Rent

$1,322/mo

Median Home

$292,500

Affordability

396

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,479
Property Tax$249
Insurance$98

Total Monthly$1,826
% of Income25.2%

Renting

Median Rent$1,322
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,347
% of Income18.3%

Living in Cecil County, Maryland

Cecil County has a median household income of $86,869 with housing costs that represent 25.2% of income for owners and 18.3% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.