salaryRent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.3 minutes each way. Most households rent (63%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,320 a year. That is $35 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 57 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Suitland?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Suitland
| Size | Suitland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,672 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,514 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,814 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,175 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,330 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Suitland 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 Suitland, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Suitland
Life in Suitland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Suitland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $515 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $334,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Suitland, MD?
Renting in Suitland costs a median of about $1,808 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Suitland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,320 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Suitland cheap or expensive?
Suitland is rated OK: rent takes 28.1% of the typical household income of $77,204. It ranks 57th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Suitland?
The median homeowner in Suitland pays $3,809 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.
Is Suitland 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 Suitland?
The median home value in Suitland is $334,800, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
23,793 people live in Suitland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.