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Is Robinwood, MD expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,49315% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$97,971about $8,164/month · 13% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$341,3003% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,720 a year. That is $29 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 27 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Robinwood
$1,493
South Kensington
$3,661
Four Corners
$2,823
Taneytown
$1,338
Baltimore Highlands
$1,465
Lansdowne
$2,121
Savage
$2,042

How much do households earn in Robinwood?

Under $25k
11.9%
$25k–50k
15.2%
$50k–100k
36.1%
$100k–150k
13.4%
$150k+
20.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Robinwood

SizeRobinwoodU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,027$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,347$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,864$1,698

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

How expensive is Robinwood 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 Robinwood, so the Maryland figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Robinwood

🏛️ Property tax$2,746a year · 0.80% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$167a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Robinwood

Commute to work27.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home50.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Robinwood?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $875 a month less.

Renting
$1,493
Owning
$2,368

Owning assumes a typical $341,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,130 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Robinwood, MD?

Renting in Robinwood costs a median of about $1,493 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,720 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Robinwood cheap or expensive?

Robinwood is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.3% of the typical household income of $97,971. It ranks 27th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Robinwood?

The median homeowner in Robinwood pays $2,746 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.

Is Robinwood 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 Robinwood?

The median home value in Robinwood is $341,300, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

8,042 people live in Robinwood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.