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Is Bensville, MD expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,86463% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$183,423about $15,285/month · 111% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$521,30057% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 41.8 minutes each way. Most homes (96.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $114,560 a year. That is $55 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 179 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bensville
$2,864
Elkton
$1,454
Rossville
$2,000
Hillcrest Heights
$2,274
Mays Chapel
$2,075
Brooklyn Park
$1,451
Cloverly
$2,240

How much do households earn in Bensville?

Under $25k
3.4%
$25k–50k
9.1%
$50k–100k
16.5%
$100k–150k
30.5%
$150k+
39.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 70.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Bensville 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 Bensville, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bensville

🏛️ Property tax$5,468a year · 1.05% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$193a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bensville

Commute to work41.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree41.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home96.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bensville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $753 a month less.

Renting
$2,864
Owning
$3,617

Owning assumes a typical $521,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,130 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bensville, MD?

Renting in Bensville costs a median of about $2,864 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $114,560 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bensville cheap or expensive?

Bensville is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $183,423. It ranks 179th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bensville?

The median homeowner in Bensville pays $5,468 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.

Is Bensville 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 Bensville?

The median home value in Bensville is $521,300, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

15,848 people live in Bensville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.