salaryRent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 40.3 minutes each way. Most homes (87%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,280 a year. That is $41 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 116 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marlton?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marlton
| Size | Marlton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,736 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,129 | $1,509 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,014 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marlton 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 Marlton, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marlton
Life in Marlton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marlton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $752 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $415,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,570 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marlton, MD?
Renting in Marlton costs a median of about $2,132 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Marlton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,280 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marlton cheap or expensive?
Marlton is rated OK: rent takes 21.7% of the typical household income of $117,910. It ranks 116th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marlton?
The median homeowner in Marlton pays $4,363 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.
Is Marlton 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 Marlton?
The median home value in Marlton is $415,700, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
10,222 people live in Marlton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.