salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 37.2 minutes each way. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,640 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Maryland. It is number 41 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marlow Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marlow Heights
| Size | Marlow Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,556 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,752 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,030 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marlow Heights 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 Marlow Heights, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marlow Heights
Life in Marlow Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marlow Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,023 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $387,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marlow Heights, MD?
Renting in Marlow Heights costs a median of about $1,666 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Marlow Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,640 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marlow Heights cheap or expensive?
Marlow Heights is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.4% of the typical household income of $59,859. It ranks 41st cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marlow Heights?
The median homeowner in Marlow Heights pays $4,075 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.
Is Marlow Heights 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 Marlow Heights?
The median home value in Marlow Heights is $387,600, about 6.5 times the typical yearly household income.
5,456 people live in Marlow Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.