salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,080 a year. That is $37 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 83 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Riverdale?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Riverdale
| Size | East Riverdale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,462 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,538 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,770 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,236 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,201 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Riverdale 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 East Riverdale, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Riverdale
Life in East Riverdale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Riverdale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $606 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $361,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Riverdale, MD?
Renting in East Riverdale costs a median of about $1,902 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in East Riverdale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,080 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Riverdale cheap or expensive?
East Riverdale is rated OK: rent takes 25.9% of the typical household income of $88,255. It ranks 83rd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Riverdale?
The median homeowner in East Riverdale pays $3,969 a year in property taxes, about 1.10% of the median home value.
Is East Riverdale 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 East Riverdale?
The median home value in East Riverdale is $361,400, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
18,336 people live in East Riverdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.