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Is Langley Park, MD expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6208% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$92,019about $7,668/month · 6% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$357,2007% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 39.2 minutes each way. Most households rent (76%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,800 a year. That is $31 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 38 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Langley Park
$1,620
$2,111
$1,408
$1,808

How much do households earn in Langley Park?

Under $25k
14.0%
$25k–50k
20.3%
$50k–100k
35.9%
$100k–150k
21.6%
$150k+
5.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Langley Park

SizeLangley ParkU.S. average
Studio$1,515$1,338
1 bedroom$1,486$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,842$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,432$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,488$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Langley Park 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 Langley Park, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Langley Park

🏛️ Property tax$4,397a year · 1.23% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$124a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Langley Park

Commute to work39.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree10.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home24%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line28.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Langley Park?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $858 a month less.

Renting
$1,620
Owning
$2,478

Owning assumes a typical $357,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,720 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Langley Park, MD?

Renting in Langley Park costs a median of about $1,620 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

How much do I need to make to live in Langley Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,800 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Langley Park cheap or expensive?

Langley Park is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $92,019. It ranks 38th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Langley Park?

The median homeowner in Langley Park pays $4,397 a year in property taxes, about 1.23% of the median home value.

Is Langley Park 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 Langley Park?

The median home value in Langley Park is $357,200, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

21,508 people live in Langley Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.