salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.6 minutes each way. Most homes (90.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,560 a year. That is $50 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 166 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Damascus?
Share of households by yearly income. 62.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Damascus
| Size | Damascus | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $910 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,162 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,001 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Damascus 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 Damascus, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Damascus
Life in Damascus
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Damascus?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,052 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $528,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,840 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Damascus, MD?
Renting in Damascus costs a median of about $2,614 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Damascus?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,560 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Damascus cheap or expensive?
Damascus is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.3% of the typical household income of $171,355. It ranks 166th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Damascus?
The median homeowner in Damascus pays $4,393 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Damascus 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 Damascus?
The median home value in Damascus is $528,400, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
17,640 people live in Damascus. Numbers are typical (middle) values.