Rent, home prices, and cost of living in Maryland
Across the 202 Maryland cities with committed home, rent, and income data, the population-weighted cost index is 126, 26% above the U.S. baseline of 100. In that sample, the median city home value is $443,786, the median city monthly rent is $2,006, and the median city household income is $112,570.
Cross-city statistics over the 202 Maryland cities with committed home, rent, and income data; not a statewide household median. Home value and rent: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI Aug 2026 where matched, HUD FY2027 2-bedroom FMR where no ZORI match, otherwise Census ACS 2024 place estimates. Household income: Census ACS 2024 place estimates. Cost index: population-weighted across the sample from those housing inputs plus BEA 2024 regional price parities.
Major cities in Maryland
Tax context: top income-tax rate 6.5%, estimated combined sales tax 6%, property-tax proxy 0.92%. Use the dedicated tax tool for an income scenario.
All 204 Maryland cities
Every committed place in Maryland, grouped by population. Each entry links straight to its cost-of-living page, and the list is rendered on the server so it is visible without JavaScript.
Cities of 100,000 or more 2 cities
Cities of 25,000 to 99,999 54 cities
- Germantown, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Waldorf, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
- Ellicott City, MD
- Glen Burnie, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Bethesda, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Dundalk, MD
- Towson, MD
- Severn, MD
- Bel Air South, MD
- Bowie, MD
- Aspen Hill, MD
- Wheaton, MD
- North Bethesda, MD
- Potomac, MD
- Odenton, MD
- Hagerstown, MD
- Catonsville, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Essex, MD
- Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County), MD
- Severna Park, MD
- Clinton, MD
- Owings Mills, MD
- Randallstown, MD
- Olney, MD
- Chillum, MD
- College Park, MD
- Pasadena, MD
- Montgomery Village, MD
- Pikesville, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- Middle River, MD
- Eldersburg, MD
- Bel Air North, MD
- Milford Mill, MD
- Parkville, MD
- Clarksburg, MD
- Laurel, MD
- Crofton, MD
- South Laurel, MD
- Perry Hall, MD
- Ilchester, MD
- Carney, MD
- Lochearn, MD
- Ballenger Creek, MD
- Elkridge, MD
- Fairland, MD
- Reisterstown, MD
- North Laurel, MD
- Fort Washington, MD
Cities of 10,000 to 24,999 83 cities
- Edgewood, MD
- Greenbelt, MD
- Landover, MD
- Arnold, MD
- Cockeysville, MD
- North Potomac, MD
- Suitland, MD
- Camp Springs, MD
- Arbutus, MD
- Langley Park, MD
- Hyattsville, MD
- Westminster, MD
- Rosedale, MD
- Maryland City, MD
- Beltsville, MD
- Cumberland, MD
- Redland, MD
- East Riverdale, MD
- Seabrook, MD
- Lake Shore, MD
- Oxon Hill, MD
- Damascus, MD
- Takoma Park, MD
- Calverton, MD
- Ferndale, MD
- Adelphi, MD
- White Oak, MD
- Easton, MD
- Aberdeen, MD
- Parole, MD
- Glenmont, MD
- Glassmanor, MD
- Cloverly, MD
- Brooklyn Park, MD
- Mays Chapel, MD
- Hillcrest Heights, MD
- Rossville, MD
- Elkton, MD
- Bensville, MD
- Summerfield, MD
- Havre de Grace, MD
- Colesville, MD
- Linganore, MD
- Accokeek, MD
- Lake Arbor, MD
- Urbana, MD
- Joppatowne, MD
- Kettering, MD
- Flower Hill, MD
- Glenn Dale, MD
- Brock Hall, MD
- Green Valley, MD
- New Carrollton, MD
- Lexington Park, MD
- Westphalia, MD
- Cambridge, MD
- California, MD
- Kemp Mill, MD
- Overlea, MD
- Rosaryville, MD
- Ocean Pines, MD
- Honeygo, MD
- Largo, MD
- Riviera Beach, MD
- Brandywine, MD
- Annapolis Neck, MD
- Travilah, MD
- Lanham, MD
- Mitchellville, MD
- Linthicum, MD
- Fort Meade, MD
- Friendly, MD
- White Marsh, MD
- Walker Mill, MD
- Halfway, MD
- La Plata, MD
- Bel Air, MD
- Scaggsville, MD
- Forestville, MD
- Timonium, MD
- Marlton, MD
- Burtonsville, MD
- Fallston, MD
Places under 10,000 65 cities
- Jessup, MD
- Mount Airy, MD
- Coral Hills, MD
- Bladensburg, MD
- Garrison, MD
- Chevy Chase, MD
- Marlboro Village, MD
- Bryans Road, MD
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
- Cape St. Claire, MD
- Edgemere, MD
- Temple Hills, MD
- North Kensington, MD
- Leisure World, MD
- Stevensville, MD
- Mayo, MD
- Edgewater, MD
- Brunswick, MD
- Mount Rainier, MD
- Savage, MD
- Baltimore Highlands, MD
- Four Corners, MD
- South Kensington, MD
- Robinwood, MD
- Taneytown, MD
- Lansdowne, MD
- Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County), MD
- Wildewood, MD
- Fairwood, MD
- Riverdale Park, MD
- Darnestown, MD
- Bowleys Quarters, MD
- Frostburg, MD
- Ocean City, MD
- Forest Glen, MD
- Riverside, MD
- Lutherville, MD
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD
- Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Walkersville, MD
- Glenarden, MD
- Thurmont, MD
- Hampstead, MD
- Cheverly, MD
- Spring Ridge, MD
- District Heights, MD
- Fruitland, MD
- Poolesville, MD
- Fulton, MD
- Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD
- Chestertown, MD
- Layhill, MD
- Marlow Heights, MD
- Manchester, MD
- Hampton, MD
- Deale, MD
- Peppermill Village, MD
- Berlin, MD
- Springdale, MD
- West Ocean City, MD
- Silver Hill, MD
- Cresaptown, MD
- Hillandale, MD
- Abingdon, MD
- Middletown, MD
Data boundary: city housing and income use committed Zillow, HUD FMR, and Census inputs; non-housing costs use BEA regional proxies; mortgage estimates use the committed FRED benchmark. HUD FMRs are 2-bedroom 40th-percentile gross-rent program benchmarks, not market medians. Tax values are state context, not an individual filing or parcel bill. The state-level effective owner-occupied property-tax proxy is from the Tax Foundation 2026 edition, based on 2024 ACS.
Frequently asked questions about Maryland
Maryland housing questions
What is the most affordable city to live in Maryland?+
Among the cities we track, Cresaptown stands out as the most affordable option in Maryland. The median home value there is $142,600, and monthly rent typically runs around $1,014. The local median household income is $68,370, which tends to go further here than in much of the state.
What is the most expensive city in Maryland?+
Potomac is currently the priciest market in MD. Homes there are valued at a median of $1,350,962, and renters can expect to pay around $4,649/month. Incomes are higher too — the median household earns $236,675 — but whether that fully offsets the cost premium depends on your lifestyle.
How are taxes in Maryland?+
Maryland uses a progressive model; 6.5% is top marginal-rate context. The state-level effective owner-occupied property-tax proxy is 0.92% and is not an individual bill. State plus average local sales-tax context is 6%.
How much does housing vary across Maryland?+
There's a huge range. In Cresaptown, the median home costs around $142,600. In Potomac, that number jumps to $1,350,962 — roughly 8x more. Rents follow a similar pattern: approximately $1,014/month vs. $4,649/month. Where you choose to settle within MD can make a dramatic difference in your monthly budget.
Is Maryland a good state to move to?+
It depends on your priorities and budget. Maryland has a wide range of living costs depending on the city. Typical home values range from around $142,600 in lower-cost tracked places to $1,350,962 in higher-cost tracked places. Use the city comparison tool to compare housing, rent, state-level tax proxies, and everyday cost pressure across locations in MD.