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Is Brandywine, MD expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,90165% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$169,958about $14,163/month · 95% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$551,00066% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.5 minutes each way. Most homes (95.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $116,040 a year. That is $56 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 181 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Brandywine
$2,901
Riviera Beach
$2,075
Largo
$2,294
Honeygo
$2,631
Annapolis Neck
$2,894
Ocean Pines
$2,307
Travilah
$3,500+

How much do households earn in Brandywine?

Under $25k
4.0%
$25k–50k
4.1%
$50k–100k
26.6%
$100k–150k
25.7%
$150k+
37.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 63.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Brandywine

🏛️ Property tax$5,689a year · 1.03% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$171a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Brandywine

Commute to work41.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree38.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home95.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brandywine?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $922 a month less.

Renting
$2,901
Owning
$3,823

Owning assumes a typical $551,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,100 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Brandywine, MD?

Renting in Brandywine costs a median of about $2,901 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $116,040 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Brandywine cheap or expensive?

Brandywine is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $169,958. It ranks 181st cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Brandywine?

The median homeowner in Brandywine pays $5,689 a year in property taxes, about 1.03% of the median home value.

Is Brandywine 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 Brandywine?

The median home value in Brandywine is $551,000, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

12,160 people live in Brandywine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.