salaryRent is higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.9 minutes each way. Most homes (77.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $108,800 a year. That is $52 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 172 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Burtonsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Burtonsville
| Size | Burtonsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,470 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,693 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Burtonsville 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 Burtonsville, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Burtonsville
Life in Burtonsville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burtonsville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $672 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $488,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Burtonsville, MD?
Renting in Burtonsville costs a median of about $2,720 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Burtonsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $108,800 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Burtonsville cheap or expensive?
Burtonsville is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $144,817. It ranks 172nd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Burtonsville?
The median homeowner in Burtonsville pays $4,413 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Burtonsville 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 Burtonsville?
The median home value in Burtonsville is $488,800, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
10,203 people live in Burtonsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.