salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.6 minutes each way. Most homes (83.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 191 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pasadena?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pasadena
| Size | Pasadena | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,116 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,408 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,807 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,925 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pasadena 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 Pasadena, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pasadena
Life in Pasadena
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pasadena?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $563 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $423,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pasadena, MD?
Renting in Pasadena costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Pasadena?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pasadena cheap or expensive?
Pasadena is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.0% of the typical household income of $139,911. It ranks 191st cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pasadena?
The median homeowner in Pasadena pays $3,516 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
The median home value in Pasadena is $423,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
34,309 people live in Pasadena. Numbers are typical (middle) values.