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Is Berlin, MD expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,14835% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$87,831about $7,319/month · 1% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$423,50027% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,920 a year. That is $22 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 8 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Berlin
$1,148
Peppermill Village
$889
West Ocean City
$1,705
Silver Hill
$1,603
Deale
$3,293
Cresaptown
$818
Hillandale
$3,379

How much do households earn in Berlin?

Under $25k
11.1%
$25k–50k
17.5%
$50k–100k
31.1%
$100k–150k
11.5%
$150k+
19.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Berlin

SizeBerlinU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,196$1,324
2 bedrooms$921$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,327$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Berlin

🏛️ Property tax$4,331a year · 1.02% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$211a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Berlin

Commute to work21.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree41.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Berlin?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,791 a month less.

Renting
$1,148
Owning
$2,939

Owning assumes a typical $423,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,350 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Berlin, MD?

Renting in Berlin costs a median of about $1,148 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,920 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Berlin cheap or expensive?

Berlin is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.7% of the typical household income of $87,831. It ranks 8th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Berlin?

The median homeowner in Berlin pays $4,331 a year in property taxes, about 1.02% of the median home value.

Is Berlin 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 Berlin?

The median home value in Berlin is $423,500, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.

5,232 people live in Berlin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.