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Is Deale, MD expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,29388% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$135,363about $11,280/month · 55% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$431,40030% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 43.8 minutes each way. Most homes (93.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $131,720 a year. That is $63 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 186 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Deale
$3,293
Peppermill Village
$889
Berlin
$1,148
Manchester
$1,429
Marlow Heights
$1,666
West Ocean City
$1,705
Silver Hill
$1,603

How much do households earn in Deale?

Under $25k
5.6%
$25k–50k
7.6%
$50k–100k
31.9%
$100k–150k
24.3%
$150k+
27.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 52.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Deale

🏛️ Property tax$3,479a year · 0.81% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$205a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Deale

Commute to work43.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home93.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Deale?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $300 a month less than renting.

Renting
$3,293
Owning
$2,993

Owning assumes a typical $431,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,140 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Deale, MD?

Renting in Deale costs a median of about $3,293 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $131,720 a year, or $63 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Deale cheap or expensive?

Deale is rated OK: rent takes 29.2% of the typical household income of $135,363. It ranks 186th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Deale?

The median homeowner in Deale pays $3,479 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.

Is Deale 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 Deale?

The median home value in Deale is $431,400, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,333 people live in Deale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.