salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (83.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,920 a year. That is $46 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 146 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Linthicum?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Linthicum
| Size | Linthicum | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,899 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,430 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,272 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,770 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Linthicum 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 Linthicum, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Linthicum
Life in Linthicum
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Linthicum?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $414 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $401,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Linthicum, MD?
Renting in Linthicum costs a median of about $2,373 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Linthicum?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,920 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Linthicum cheap or expensive?
Linthicum is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.6% of the typical household income of $145,245. It ranks 146th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Linthicum?
The median homeowner in Linthicum pays $3,328 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Linthicum 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 Linthicum?
The median home value in Linthicum is $401,600, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
11,313 people live in Linthicum. Numbers are typical (middle) values.