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Cost of living in Calvert County, MD

Part of the Lexington Park Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,708/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 93,791 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $2,056 44%
Federal tax $954 20%
Healthcare $480 10%
Groceries $382 8%
Transport $320 7%
State tax $257 5%
Energy $204 4%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Calvert County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$2,012
per month
1 bedroom
$2,056
per month
2 bedroom
$2,314
per month
3 bedroom
$2,893
per month
4 bedroom
$3,413
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Calvert County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$132,059
per year
Individual earnings
$66,146
per year
Per capita
$56,411
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Calvert County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$440,200
Annual property tax
$3,858

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Calvert County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$150
per month · 16.7¢/kWh
Natural gas
$54
per month
Annual total
$2,448
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Calvert County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.3%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Calvert County

State and local tax rates for Maryland.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Calvert County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
40.7 min
Drive alone
74.3%
Public transit
1.7%
Work from home
16.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Calvert County

What it costs to live in Calvert County each month.

Single person
$4,708
per month
  • Rent $2,056
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $382
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $954
  • State tax $257
Couple
$6,971
per month
  • Rent $2,314
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $633
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,903
  • State tax $527
Family
$9,734
per month
  • Rent $2,893
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $960
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,903
  • State tax $527

Frequently asked questions about Calvert County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Calvert County?

In Calvert County, MD, a one-bedroom apartment averages $2,056 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,314 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,893 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Calvert County?

In Calvert County, MD, the average household income is $132,059 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $66,146 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Calvert County?

The estimated cost of living in Calvert County, MD is approximately $4,708 per month for a single person, $6,971 for a couple, $9,734 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Calvert County?

The combined sales tax rate in Calvert County, MD is 6.00%, which includes the Maryland state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Calvert County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Calvert County, MD would need approximately $4,708 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $132,059 per year ($11,005 per month). Calvert County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Calvert County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Calvert County, MD is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Calvert County?

The average home value in Calvert County, MD is $440,200, with average annual property taxes of $3,858, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Calvert County compare to other areas?

You can compare Calvert County, MD with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Calvert County is in the Lexington Park, MD metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources