salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 91% 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 homes (84.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,120 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 138 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Layhill?
Share of households by yearly income. 60.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Layhill
| Size | Layhill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,065 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,473 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Layhill 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 Layhill, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Layhill
Life in Layhill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Layhill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,916 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $608,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,800 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Layhill, MD?
Renting in Layhill costs a median of about $2,303 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Layhill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,120 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Layhill cheap or expensive?
Layhill is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $157,793. It ranks 138th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Layhill?
The median homeowner in Layhill pays $4,824 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Layhill 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 Layhill?
The median home value in Layhill is $608,000, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
5,497 people live in Layhill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.