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Is Lansdowne, MD expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 40 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,12121% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$63,205about $5,267/month · 27% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$214,00036% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,840 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 113 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lansdowne
$2,121
Taneytown
$1,338
Robinwood
$1,493
South Kensington
$3,661
Four Corners
$2,823
Baltimore Highlands
$1,465
Wildewood
$2,835

How much do households earn in Lansdowne?

Under $25k
20.0%
$25k–50k
21.8%
$50k–100k
24.4%
$100k–150k
19.4%
$150k+
6.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lansdowne

SizeLansdowneU.S. average
1 bedroom$817$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,003$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,011$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Lansdowne

🏛️ Property tax$2,818a year · 1.32% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$170a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lansdowne

Commute to work29 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree10.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home57%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line21.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lansdowne?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $636 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,121
Owning
$1,485

Owning assumes a typical $214,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,400 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lansdowne, MD?

Renting in Lansdowne costs a median of about $2,121 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,840 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lansdowne cheap or expensive?

Lansdowne is rated Expensive: rent takes 40.3% of the typical household income of $63,205. It ranks 113th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lansdowne?

The median homeowner in Lansdowne pays $2,818 a year in property taxes, about 1.32% of the median home value.

Is Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne?

The median home value in Lansdowne is $214,000, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

7,876 people live in Lansdowne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.