salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,760 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 137 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Largo?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Largo
| Size | Largo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,578 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,155 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,401 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,483 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Largo 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 Largo, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Largo
Life in Largo
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Largo?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $397 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $387,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Largo, MD?
Renting in Largo costs a median of about $2,294 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Largo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,760 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Largo cheap or expensive?
Largo is rated OK: rent takes 24.7% of the typical household income of $111,490. It ranks 137th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Largo?
The median homeowner in Largo pays $4,186 a year in property taxes, about 1.08% of the median home value.
Is Largo 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 Largo?
The median home value in Largo is $387,800, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
12,229 people live in Largo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.