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Pasadena, 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 | $1300/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1700/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2300/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Pasadena is competitive, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Many residents are drawn to the area’s waterfront properties and convenient commute to Baltimore. However, prices can be steep, and inventory may be limited.
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 state income tax, with rates ranging from 2% to 5.75%
Family & Relocation
55
7/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Pasadena has a limited public transportation system, but the area is relatively stroller-friendly, with wide sidewalks and accessible parks
- Downs Park
- Fort Smallwood Park
- Chesapeake Bay Beach
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📰 Live Local News
Pasadena residents are subject to Anne Arundel County regulations, including zoning laws and noise ordinances
Financial Tools
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- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
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📊 Pasadena — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Pasadena 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 area's mild climate means that extreme temperature fluctuations are rare.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 21122 has a property tax millage rate of 0.85, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
8/10, with wide sidewalks, accessible parks, and relatively flat terrain, making it easy to navigate with a stroller
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