salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.5 minutes each way. Most homes (76.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,280 a year. That is $41 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 118 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lanham?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lanham
| Size | Lanham | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,558 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,635 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,578 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lanham 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 Lanham, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lanham
Life in Lanham
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lanham?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $874 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $436,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lanham, MD?
Renting in Lanham costs a median of about $2,157 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Lanham?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,280 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lanham cheap or expensive?
Lanham is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $111,685. It ranks 118th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lanham?
The median homeowner in Lanham pays $4,828 a year in property taxes, about 1.11% of the median home value.
Is Lanham 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 Lanham?
The median home value in Lanham is $436,900, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
11,433 people live in Lanham. Numbers are typical (middle) values.