salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,200 a year. That is $48 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 158 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Maryland City?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Maryland City
| Size | Maryland City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,228 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,431 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,789 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,826 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Maryland City 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 Maryland City, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Maryland City
Life in Maryland City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maryland City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $468 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $424,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Maryland City, MD?
Renting in Maryland City costs a median of about $2,480 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Maryland City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,200 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Maryland City cheap or expensive?
Maryland City is rated OK: rent takes 23.5% of the typical household income of $126,548. It ranks 158th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Maryland City?
The median homeowner in Maryland City pays $3,502 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Maryland City 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 Maryland City?
The median home value in Maryland City is $424,900, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
19,186 people live in Maryland City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.