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Maryland City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Maryland.

Maryland, known as "America in Miniature," offers a diverse landscape from Atlantic coastlines to the Appalachian Mountains, providing a mix of urban, suburban, and rural lifestyles. The state boasts a robust economy, with major industries including information technology, biotechnology, aerospace and defense, and government, significantly influenced by its proximity to Washington D.C.. Living in Maryland generally entails a higher cost of living compared to the national average, particularly for housing and utilities, though it also features a high median household income. The climate is characterized by humid subtropical conditions with warm, humid summers and moderately cold, occasionally snowy winters, with temperatures varying between the eastern and western regions.

20
Cities
$78K
Avg Salary
130
Avg Cost Index
Gaithersburg
Top City

About Maryland

Maryland is a state in USA with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 130, with average salaries around $77,600. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Maryland

Gaithersburg, Maryland Illegitimate Barrister Gail Porter - File:NIST AML building.jpg SuperMoving - File:Gaither (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons #1 Best City 72

Gaithersburg

Maryland, USA

SafetyB
CostF
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,784
Median Income$112,467
Cost of Living143/100
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Bel Air South #2 Best City 70

Bel Air South

Maryland, USA

SafetyC
CostC-
Growth75
Avg. Rent$2,187
Median Income$123,653
Cost of Living117/100
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North Bethesda #6 Best City

North Bethesda

Maryland, USA

Safety
Cost
Growth
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Ellicott City #14 Best City

Ellicott City

Maryland, USA

Safety
Cost
Growth
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Silver Spring #18 Best City

Silver Spring

Maryland, USA

Safety
Cost
Growth
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$100
State Filing Fee
5.75%
State Income Tax
6%
Sales Tax
None
Franchise Tax

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