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Is Catonsville, MD expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,96412% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$123,067about $10,256/month · 41% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$416,90025% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,560 a year. That is $38 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 91 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Catonsville
$1,964
Hagerstown
$1,327
Odenton
$2,734
Potomac
$3,636
Annapolis
$2,291
Essex
$1,382
Woodlawn
$1,974

How much do households earn in Catonsville?

Under $25k
6.1%
$25k–50k
14.9%
$50k–100k
30.5%
$100k–150k
24.4%
$150k+
21.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 45.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Catonsville

SizeCatonsvilleU.S. average
Studio$1,980$1,338
1 bedroom$1,568$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,849$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,998$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,497$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Catonsville

🏛️ Property tax$4,385a year · 1.05% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$181a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Catonsville

Commute to work24.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree54.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Catonsville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $929 a month less.

Renting
$1,964
Owning
$2,893

Owning assumes a typical $416,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,690 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Catonsville, MD?

Renting in Catonsville costs a median of about $1,964 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,560 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Catonsville cheap or expensive?

Catonsville is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.2% of the typical household income of $123,067. It ranks 91st cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Catonsville?

The median homeowner in Catonsville pays $4,385 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.

Is Catonsville 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 Catonsville?

The median home value in Catonsville is $416,900, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

43,368 people live in Catonsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.