salaryRent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,120 a year. That is $34 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 52 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Landover?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Landover
| Size | Landover | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,396 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,872 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,962 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,657 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Landover 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 Landover, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Landover
Life in Landover
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Landover?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $400 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $313,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Landover, MD?
Renting in Landover costs a median of about $1,778 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Landover?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,120 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Landover cheap or expensive?
Landover is rated OK: rent takes 27.4% of the typical household income of $77,760. It ranks 52nd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Landover?
The median homeowner in Landover pays $3,336 a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.
Is Landover 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 Landover?
The median home value in Landover is $313,900, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
24,514 people live in Landover. Numbers are typical (middle) values.