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Is Randallstown, MD expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,55811% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$92,465about $7,705/month · 6% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$327,2002% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.4 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,320 a year. That is $30 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 31 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Randallstown
$1,558
$3,248
$1,882
$3,500+

How much do households earn in Randallstown?

Under $25k
12.2%
$25k–50k
16.9%
$50k–100k
33.3%
$100k–150k
20.4%
$150k+
13.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Randallstown

SizeRandallstownU.S. average
Studio$1,457$1,338
1 bedroom$1,466$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,734$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,252$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,894$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Randallstown overall?

Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
121
Goods (food, clothes…)
103
Utilities
111
Other services
102
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Randallstown, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Randallstown

🏛️ Property tax$3,413a year · 1.04% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$205a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Randallstown

Commute to work32.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Randallstown?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $712 a month less.

Renting
$1,558
Owning
$2,270

Owning assumes a typical $327,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,720 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Randallstown, MD?

Renting in Randallstown costs a median of about $1,558 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

How much do I need to make to live in Randallstown?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,320 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Randallstown cheap or expensive?

Randallstown is rated OK: rent takes 20.2% of the typical household income of $92,465. It ranks 31st cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Randallstown?

The median homeowner in Randallstown pays $3,413 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.

Is Randallstown 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 Randallstown?

The median home value in Randallstown is $327,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

35,957 people live in Randallstown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.