salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.5 minutes each way. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,280 a year. That is $36 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 77 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Chillum?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Chillum
| Size | Chillum | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,484 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,493 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,916 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,183 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,043 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Chillum 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 Chillum, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Chillum
Life in Chillum
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chillum?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $849 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $393,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chillum, MD?
Renting in Chillum costs a median of about $1,882 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Chillum?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,280 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Chillum cheap or expensive?
Chillum is rated OK: rent takes 26.2% of the typical household income of $86,133. It ranks 77th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Chillum?
The median homeowner in Chillum pays $4,172 a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.
Is Chillum 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 Chillum?
The median home value in Chillum is $393,600, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
34,871 people live in Chillum. Numbers are typical (middle) values.