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Is Arbutus, MD expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,11120% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$106,869about $8,906/month · 23% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$322,6003% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,440 a year. That is $41 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Maryland. It is number 112 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Arbutus
$2,111
Camp Springs
$2,347
Langley Park
$1,620
Suitland
$1,808
North Potomac
$2,577
Cockeysville
$1,702
Hyattsville
$1,875

How much do households earn in Arbutus?

Under $25k
7.3%
$25k–50k
14.4%
$50k–100k
32.1%
$100k–150k
24.3%
$150k+
15.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 39.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Arbutus

SizeArbutusU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,137$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,294$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,100$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,228$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Arbutus overall?

Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
121
Goods (food, clothes…)
103
Utilities
111
Other services
102
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Arbutus, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Arbutus

🏛️ Property tax$3,380a year · 1.05% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$185a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Arbutus

Commute to work24.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree41.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Arbutus?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $127 a month less.

Renting
$2,111
Owning
$2,238

Owning assumes a typical $322,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,260 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Arbutus, MD?

Renting in Arbutus costs a median of about $2,111 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

How much do I need to make to live in Arbutus?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,440 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Arbutus cheap or expensive?

Arbutus is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $106,869. It ranks 112th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Arbutus?

The median homeowner in Arbutus pays $3,380 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.

Is Arbutus more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Arbutus?

The median home value in Arbutus is $322,600, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

22,507 people live in Arbutus. Numbers are typical (middle) values.