salaryRent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 39.4 minutes each way. Most homes (86.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,240 a year. That is $25 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 9 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brunswick?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brunswick
| Size | Brunswick | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,021 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,189 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,376 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,104 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brunswick 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 Brunswick, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brunswick
Life in Brunswick
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brunswick?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,318 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $374,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brunswick, MD?
Renting in Brunswick costs a median of about $1,281 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Brunswick?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,240 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brunswick cheap or expensive?
Brunswick is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.1% of the typical household income of $127,290. It ranks 9th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brunswick?
The median homeowner in Brunswick pays $3,912 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.
Is Brunswick 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 Brunswick?
The median home value in Brunswick is $374,500, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
8,450 people live in Brunswick. Numbers are typical (middle) values.