salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most homes (81.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 72.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,000 a year. That is $40 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 107 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mays Chapel?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mays Chapel
| Size | Mays Chapel | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,495 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,952 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mays Chapel 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 Mays Chapel, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mays Chapel
Life in Mays Chapel
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mays Chapel?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,150 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $464,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mays Chapel, MD?
Renting in Mays Chapel costs a median of about $2,075 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Mays Chapel?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,000 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mays Chapel cheap or expensive?
Mays Chapel is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $136,965. It ranks 107th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mays Chapel?
The median homeowner in Mays Chapel pays $5,210 a year in property taxes, about 1.12% of the median home value.
Is Mays Chapel 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 Mays Chapel?
The median home value in Mays Chapel is $464,800, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
16,066 people live in Mays Chapel. Numbers are typical (middle) values.