salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,960 a year. That is $44 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 130 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hillcrest Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hillcrest Heights
| Size | Hillcrest Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,424 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,492 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,053 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hillcrest Heights
Life in Hillcrest Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hillcrest Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $252 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $364,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hillcrest Heights, MD?
Renting in Hillcrest Heights costs a median of about $2,274 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Hillcrest Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,960 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hillcrest Heights cheap or expensive?
Hillcrest Heights is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.6% of the typical household income of $89,284. It ranks 130th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hillcrest Heights?
The median homeowner in Hillcrest Heights pays $3,966 a year in property taxes, about 1.09% of the median home value.
Is Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights?
The median home value in Hillcrest Heights is $364,000, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
16,063 people live in Hillcrest Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.