Maryland Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 24 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,415/mo
Average Home Value
$350,738
Average Owner Cost
$1,635/mo
▲22% above national average rent
At a Glance
Average Monthly Rent
$1,415/mo
22% above national median
Average Home Value
$350,738
24% above national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$1,635/mo
2% below national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Most Expensive Counties
All Maryland Counties
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County | Expensive$2,038/mo | $576,700 | $2,458/mo | 29.0% |
| Montgomery County | Expensive$2,030/mo | $615,200 | $2,329/mo | 30.0% |
| Anne Arundel County | Expensive$1,990/mo | $450,300 | $2,051/mo | 29.0% |
| Charles County | Expensive$1,897/mo | $402,300 | $2,170/mo | 28.0% |
| Prince George's County | Expensive$1,761/mo | $404,300 | $2,160/mo | 31.0% |
| Frederick County | Expensive$1,706/mo | $437,700 | $2,033/mo | 29.0% |
| Calvert County | Expensive$1,701/mo | $440,200 | $2,031/mo | 30.0% |
| St. Mary's County | Expensive$1,692/mo | $390,900 | $1,884/mo | 27.0% |
| Queen Anne's County | Expensive$1,611/mo | $441,800 | $1,961/mo | 31.0% |
| Baltimore County | Expensive$1,566/mo | $330,000 | $1,594/mo | 31.0% |
| Harford County | Expensive$1,557/mo | $367,300 | $1,680/mo | 29.0% |
| Carroll County | Moderate$1,370/mo | $406,400 | $1,920/mo | 29.0% |
| Cecil County | Moderate$1,367/mo | $311,800 | $1,596/mo | 30.0% |
| Baltimore city | Moderate$1,290/mo | $219,300 | $1,402/mo | 32.0% |
| Talbot County | Moderate$1,248/mo | $398,300 | $1,580/mo | 30.0% |
| Wicomico County | Moderate$1,238/mo | $238,900 | $1,245/mo | 30.0% |
| Worcester County | Moderate$1,180/mo | $348,100 | $1,378/mo | 31.0% |
| Kent County | Moderate$1,144/mo | $307,100 | $1,408/mo | 32.0% |
| Washington County | Moderate$1,100/mo | $275,900 | $1,268/mo | 29.0% |
| Caroline County | Moderate$1,070/mo | $272,400 | $1,314/mo | 32.0% |
| Dorchester County | Affordable$959/mo | $252,300 | $1,090/mo | 30.0% |
| Somerset County | Affordable$938/mo | $164,300 | $977/mo | 34.0% |
| Allegany County | Affordable$786/mo | $149,200 | $830/mo | 29.0% |
| Garrett County | Affordable$710/mo | $217,000 | $874/mo | 23.0% |
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