salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Most homes (78.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,480 a year. That is $36 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 79 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bowleys Quarters?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bowleys Quarters
| Size | Bowleys Quarters | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,730 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,821 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,892 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bowleys Quarters 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 Bowleys Quarters, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bowleys Quarters
Life in Bowleys Quarters
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bowleys Quarters?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $889 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $400,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bowleys Quarters, MD?
Renting in Bowleys Quarters costs a median of about $1,887 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Bowleys Quarters?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,480 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bowleys Quarters cheap or expensive?
Bowleys Quarters is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $107,347. It ranks 79th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bowleys Quarters?
The median homeowner in Bowleys Quarters pays $4,057 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is Bowleys Quarters 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 Bowleys Quarters?
The median home value in Bowleys Quarters is $400,100, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
7,006 people live in Bowleys Quarters. Numbers are typical (middle) values.