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Cost of living in Queen Anne's County, MD

Part of the Baltimore Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,016/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 50,951 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,604 40%
Federal tax $753 19%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $382 10%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $218 5%
Energy $204 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Queen Anne's County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,407
per month
1 bedroom
$1,604
per month
2 bedroom
$1,965
per month
3 bedroom
$2,529
per month
4 bedroom
$2,826
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Queen Anne's County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$113,347
per year
Individual earnings
$56,111
per year
Per capita
$54,824
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Queen Anne's County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$441,800
Annual property tax
$3,503

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Queen Anne's 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 Queen Anne's County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.7%

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 Queen Anne's 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 Queen Anne's County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
33.8 min
Drive alone
76.7%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
13.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Queen Anne's County

What it costs to live in Queen Anne's County each month.

Single person
$4,016
per month
  • Rent $1,604
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $382
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $753
  • State tax $218
Couple
$6,164
per month
  • Rent $1,965
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $633
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,525
  • State tax $447
Family
$8,912
per month
  • Rent $2,529
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $960
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,525
  • State tax $447

Frequently asked questions about Queen Anne's County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Queen Anne's County?

In Queen Anne's County, MD, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,604 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,965 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,529 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Queen Anne's County?

In Queen Anne's County, MD, the average household income is $113,347 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $56,111 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Queen Anne's County?

The estimated cost of living in Queen Anne's County, MD is approximately $4,016 per month for a single person, $6,164 for a couple, $8,912 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Queen Anne's County?

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

Is Queen Anne's County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Queen Anne's County, MD would need approximately $4,016 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $113,347 per year ($9,446 per month). Queen Anne's County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Queen Anne's County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Queen Anne's County, MD is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Queen Anne's County?

The average home value in Queen Anne's County, MD is $441,800, with average annual property taxes of $3,503, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Queen Anne's County compare to other areas?

You can compare Queen Anne's County, MD with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Queen Anne's County is in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, 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