salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.3 minutes each way. Most homes (90.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,160 a year. That is $33 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 44 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bel Air North?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bel Air North
| Size | Bel Air North | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,315 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,654 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,104 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bel Air North 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 Bel Air North, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bel Air North
Life in Bel Air North
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bel Air North?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,394 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $446,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,650 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bel Air North, MD?
Renting in Bel Air North costs a median of about $1,704 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Bel Air North?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,160 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bel Air North cheap or expensive?
Bel Air North is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.8% of the typical household income of $148,117. It ranks 44th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bel Air North?
The median homeowner in Bel Air North pays $3,809 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Bel Air North 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 Bel Air North?
The median home value in Bel Air North is $446,500, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
31,302 people live in Bel Air North. Numbers are typical (middle) values.