salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
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 108 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Riviera Beach?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Riviera Beach
| Size | Riviera Beach | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,551 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,267 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Riviera Beach 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 Riviera Beach, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Riviera Beach
Life in Riviera Beach
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Riviera Beach?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $356 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $350,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Riviera Beach, MD?
Renting in Riviera Beach 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 Riviera Beach?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,000 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Riviera Beach cheap or expensive?
Riviera Beach is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $121,517. It ranks 108th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Riviera Beach?
The median homeowner in Riviera Beach pays $2,843 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Riviera Beach 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 Riviera Beach?
The median home value in Riviera Beach is $350,300, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
12,192 people live in Riviera Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.