salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,520 a year. That is $43 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 123 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ballenger Creek?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ballenger Creek
| Size | Ballenger Creek | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,877 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,743 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,953 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,403 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,462 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ballenger Creek overall?
Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ballenger Creek, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ballenger Creek
Life in Ballenger Creek
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ballenger Creek?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $474 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $387,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ballenger Creek, MD?
Renting in Ballenger Creek costs a median of about $2,213 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Ballenger Creek?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,520 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ballenger Creek cheap or expensive?
Ballenger Creek is rated OK: rent takes 22.6% of the typical household income of $117,496. It ranks 123rd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ballenger Creek?
The median homeowner in Ballenger Creek pays $3,617 a year in property taxes, about 0.93% of the median home value.
Is Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek?
The median home value in Ballenger Creek is $387,300, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
26,390 people live in Ballenger Creek. Numbers are typical (middle) values.