salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 39.8 minutes each way. Most homes (82.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,720 a year. That is $42 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 119 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Leisure World?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Leisure World
| Size | Leisure World | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,221 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,257 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Leisure World 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 Leisure World, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Leisure World
Life in Leisure World
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Leisure World?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $261 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $274,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Leisure World, MD?
Renting in Leisure World costs a median of about $2,168 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Leisure World?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,720 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Leisure World cheap or expensive?
Leisure World is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.9% of the typical household income of $66,879. It ranks 119th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Leisure World?
The median homeowner in Leisure World pays $2,333 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Leisure World 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 Leisure World?
The median home value in Leisure World is $274,800, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
8,882 people live in Leisure World. Numbers are typical (middle) values.