salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 36.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $113,400 a year. That is $55 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 178 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wildewood?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wildewood
| Size | Wildewood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,495 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,806 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,358 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,423 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wildewood 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 Wildewood, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wildewood
Life in Wildewood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wildewood?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $175 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $383,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wildewood, MD?
Renting in Wildewood costs a median of about $2,835 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Wildewood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $113,400 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wildewood cheap or expensive?
Wildewood is rated OK: rent takes 24.9% of the typical household income of $136,851. It ranks 178th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wildewood?
The median homeowner in Wildewood pays $3,217 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Wildewood 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 Wildewood?
The median home value in Wildewood is $383,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,552 people live in Wildewood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.