salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.1 minutes each way. Most homes (89.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $97,040 a year. That is $47 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 153 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Friendly?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Friendly
| Size | Friendly | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $2,017 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,797 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Friendly 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 Friendly, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Friendly
Life in Friendly
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Friendly?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $612 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $437,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Friendly, MD?
Renting in Friendly costs a median of about $2,426 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Friendly?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $97,040 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Friendly cheap or expensive?
Friendly is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $137,692. It ranks 153rd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Friendly?
The median homeowner in Friendly pays $4,634 a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.
Is Friendly 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 Friendly?
The median home value in Friendly is $437,800, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
11,119 people live in Friendly. Numbers are typical (middle) values.