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Is Camp Springs, MD expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,34734% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$129,912about $10,826/month · 49% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$415,00025% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.7 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,880 a year. That is $45 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 141 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Camp Springs
$2,347
$2,111
$1,808

How much do households earn in Camp Springs?

Under $25k
5.5%
$25k–50k
8.7%
$50k–100k
33.8%
$100k–150k
31.5%
$150k+
16.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 48.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Camp Springs

SizeCamp SpringsU.S. average
1 bedroom$2,292$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,674$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,072$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,567$2,098

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

How expensive is Camp Springs 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 Camp Springs, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Camp Springs

🏛️ Property tax$4,664a year · 1.12% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$176a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Camp Springs

Commute to work37.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Camp Springs?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $533 a month less.

Renting
$2,347
Owning
$2,880

Owning assumes a typical $415,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,500 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Camp Springs, MD?

Renting in Camp Springs costs a median of about $2,347 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

How much do I need to make to live in Camp Springs?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,880 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Camp Springs cheap or expensive?

Camp Springs is rated OK: rent takes 21.7% of the typical household income of $129,912. It ranks 141st cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Camp Springs?

The median homeowner in Camp Springs pays $4,664 a year in property taxes, about 1.12% of the median home value.

Is Camp Springs 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 Camp Springs?

The median home value in Camp Springs is $415,000, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

22,544 people live in Camp Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.