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Is Baltimore Highlands, MD expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,46516% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,195about $5,600/month · 23% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$267,20020% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.4 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,600 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Maryland. It is number 25 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Baltimore Highlands
$1,465
Savage
$2,042
Mount Rainier
$1,604
Four Corners
$2,823
South Kensington
$3,661
Robinwood
$1,493
Brunswick
$1,281

How much do households earn in Baltimore Highlands?

Under $25k
5.9%
$25k–50k
25.4%
$50k–100k
38.6%
$100k–150k
12.0%
$150k+
5.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Baltimore Highlands

SizeBaltimore HighlandsU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,212$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,494$1,509

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

How expensive is Baltimore Highlands 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 Baltimore Highlands, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Baltimore Highlands

🏛️ Property tax$3,054a year · 1.14% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$191a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Baltimore Highlands

Commute to work31.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home54.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Baltimore Highlands?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $389 a month less.

Renting
$1,465
Owning
$1,854

Owning assumes a typical $267,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,720 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD?

Renting in Baltimore Highlands costs a median of about $1,465 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

How much do I need to make to live in Baltimore Highlands?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,600 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Baltimore Highlands cheap or expensive?

Baltimore Highlands is rated OK: rent takes 26.2% of the typical household income of $67,195. It ranks 25th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Baltimore Highlands?

The median homeowner in Baltimore Highlands pays $3,054 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.

Is Baltimore Highlands 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 Baltimore Highlands?

The median home value in Baltimore Highlands is $267,200, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

8,206 people live in Baltimore Highlands. Numbers are typical (middle) values.