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Is Hillandale, MD expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,37993% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$177,813about $14,818/month · 104% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$520,30056% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.9 minutes each way. Most homes (92.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $135,160 a year. That is $65 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 190 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hillandale
$3,379
Abingdon
$2,192
Middletown
$1,908
Cresaptown
$818
Silver Hill
$1,603
West Ocean City
$1,705
Berlin
$1,148

How much do households earn in Hillandale?

Under $25k
1.8%
$25k–50k
4.4%
$50k–100k
22.4%
$100k–150k
36.5%
$150k+
35.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 71.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Hillandale

🏛️ Property tax$5,254a year · 1.01% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$184a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hillandale

Commute to work32.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree50.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hillandale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $231 a month less.

Renting
$3,379
Owning
$3,610

Owning assumes a typical $520,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,030 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hillandale, MD?

Renting in Hillandale costs a median of about $3,379 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $135,160 a year, or $65 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hillandale cheap or expensive?

Hillandale is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $177,813. It ranks 190th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hillandale?

The median homeowner in Hillandale pays $5,254 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.

Is Hillandale 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 Hillandale?

The median home value in Hillandale is $520,300, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

5,060 people live in Hillandale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.