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Is Seabrook, MD expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,07618% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$105,862about $8,822/month · 22% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$412,10024% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.8 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,040 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 109 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Seabrook
$2,076
East Riverdale
$1,902
Lake Shore
$1,881
Redland
$2,281
Oxon Hill
$1,919
Cumberland
$1,004
Damascus
$2,614

How much do households earn in Seabrook?

Under $25k
8.5%
$25k–50k
11.8%
$50k–100k
42.0%
$100k–150k
22.7%
$150k+
12.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Seabrook

SizeSeabrookU.S. average
Studio$1,632$1,338
1 bedroom$1,775$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,932$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,175$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Seabrook

🏛️ Property tax$4,336a year · 1.05% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$176a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Seabrook

Commute to work33.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Seabrook?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $783 a month less.

Renting
$2,076
Owning
$2,859

Owning assumes a typical $412,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,210 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Seabrook, MD?

Renting in Seabrook costs a median of about $2,076 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,040 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Seabrook cheap or expensive?

Seabrook is rated OK: rent takes 23.5% of the typical household income of $105,862. It ranks 109th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Seabrook?

The median homeowner in Seabrook pays $4,336 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.

Is Seabrook 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 Seabrook?

The median home value in Seabrook is $412,100, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

18,317 people live in Seabrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.