State guide
Cost of living in Maryland
1 Maryland city in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 4.5% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 6.0%.
Cities covered
1
Median rent
$1,857/mo
Median est. cost
$4,389/mo
State income tax
≈4.5%
Standouts in Maryland
Cheapest
Baltimore, MD
$4,389/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Baltimore, MD
Fit 53
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Baltimore, MD
Safety 27
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Baltimore, MD
Jobs 40
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Baltimore, MD
206 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
Every Maryland city, cheapest first
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