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Crofton, MD Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
$60/mo
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2400/mo |
| Median Home Price | $380,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Crofton is highly competitive, with a mix of older and newer homes available. The area is popular with families and commuters, and home prices reflect the high demand. Rentals are also available, but tend to be pricey.
Cost of Living
110
+10% above national average
105
100
102
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 6% + County 0% + City 0%</p> | |
Maryland has a progressive income tax system, with rates ranging from 4.75% to 5.75%. Residents of Crofton are also subject to federal income tax.
Family & Relocation
60
7.5/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Crofton has a limited public transportation system, but the town is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks.
- Crofton Park
- Crofton Library
- Kinder Farm Park
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Household Budget Calculator
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📰 Live Local News
Crofton has laws regulating noise, pets, and property maintenance, and residents are subject to Anne Arundel County ordinances.
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Crofton — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Crofton tend to be higher in the summer, when air conditioning is in use, and lower in the winter, when heating demands are reduced. However, the town's mild climate means that extreme temperature fluctuations are rare, and utility bills tend to be relatively stable throughout the year.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 21114 has a property tax millage rate of 0.85, and is subject to Anne Arundel County's 0.5% transfer tax.
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 7/10, with explanation: Crofton has some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks, but the town's limited public transportation system and lack of elevators in some buildings can make it difficult to navigate with a stroller.
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