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Is Scaggsville, MD expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,500+100% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$223,487about $18,624/month · 157% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$668,500101% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (92.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 66% of adults have a college degree.

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 195 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Scaggsville
$3,500+
Bel Air
$1,557
Forestville
$1,871
La Plata
$1,640
Timonium
$1,991
Halfway
$829
Marlton
$2,132

How much do households earn in Scaggsville?

Under $25k
1.5%
$25k–50k
6.3%
$50k–100k
13.1%
$100k–150k
24.6%
$150k+
53.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 78.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Scaggsville

🏛️ Property tax$7,927a year · 1.19% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$216a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Scaggsville

Commute to work29.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree66%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Scaggsville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,137 a month less.

Renting
$3,500+
Owning
$4,638

Owning assumes a typical $668,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $66,850 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Scaggsville, MD?

Renting in Scaggsville 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 Scaggsville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Scaggsville cheap or expensive?

Scaggsville is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $223,487. It ranks 195th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Scaggsville?

The median homeowner in Scaggsville pays $7,927 a year in property taxes, about 1.19% of the median home value.

Is Scaggsville 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 Scaggsville?

The median home value in Scaggsville is $668,500, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

10,564 people live in Scaggsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.