Cost of Living in Maryland
57 cities • 3,078,368 total population • 2026 Data
$110,971
Avg. Median Income
+43% vs national
$1,840
Avg. Median Rent
+36% vs national
$435,375
Avg. Home Value
+28% vs national
5.0%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Maryland has 57 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 3,078,368 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $110,971, which is 43% above the national median.
Rent averages $1,840 per month, and the average home value is $435,375. The largest city is Baltimore, while Hagerstown offers the lowest rent and Fort Washington has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Maryland
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerstown | $1,041 | $49,957 | $207,700 |
| 2 | Salisbury | $1,247 | $56,402 | $217,500 |
| 3 | Baltimore | $1,290 | $59,623 | $219,300 |
| 4 | Essex | $1,307 | $67,082 | $253,500 |
| 5 | Dundalk | $1,412 | $62,349 | $199,600 |
Most Expensive Cities in Maryland
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Washington | $2,724 | $145,942 | $464,300 |
| 2 | Potomac | $2,616 | $239,205 | $1,105,900 |
| 3 | Bethesda | $2,437 | $191,348 | $1,129,700 |
| 4 | Olney | $2,409 | $171,766 | $632,400 |
| 5 | Clarksburg | $2,298 | $178,641 | $646,200 |
Highest Income Cities in Maryland
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac | $239,205 | $2,616 | 46,230 |
| 2 | Bethesda | $191,348 | $2,437 | 67,403 |
| 3 | Clarksburg | $178,641 | $2,298 | 29,246 |
| 4 | Olney | $171,766 | $2,409 | 36,000 |
| 5 | Severna Park | $168,091 | $1,617 | 39,499 |
All Cities in Maryland
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 577,193 | $59,623 | $1,290 | $219,300 |
| Columbia | 105,871 | $129,173 | $1,998 | $480,300 |
| Germantown | 90,521 | $112,149 | $1,978 | $401,400 |
| Waldorf | 82,541 | $115,453 | $1,949 | $383,100 |
| Silver Spring | 82,129 | $98,880 | $1,899 | $619,400 |
| Frederick | 80,617 | $95,150 | $1,688 | $365,200 |
| Ellicott City | 73,737 | $157,891 | $2,001 | $644,300 |
| Glen Burnie | 72,772 | $88,291 | $1,607 | $329,200 |
| Gaithersburg | 69,225 | $107,496 | $2,008 | $484,500 |
| Bethesda | 67,403 | $191,348 | $2,437 | $1,129,700 |
| Rockville | 67,218 | $122,384 | $2,244 | $658,300 |
| Dundalk | 65,441 | $62,349 | $1,412 | $199,600 |
| Severn | 58,041 | $130,627 | $2,082 | $465,600 |
| Bowie | 57,771 | $141,831 | $2,240 | $442,000 |
| Bel Air South | 57,702 | $120,721 | $1,666 | $384,000 |
| Towson | 57,683 | $100,481 | $1,784 | $445,100 |
| Aspen Hill | 53,752 | $109,026 | $1,925 | $538,000 |
| Wheaton | 52,172 | $107,349 | $2,151 | $483,100 |
| North Bethesda | 49,498 | $128,970 | $2,161 | $712,100 |
| Potomac | 46,230 | $239,205 | $2,616 | $1,105,900 |
| Odenton | 45,585 | $126,455 | $2,174 | $408,400 |
| Hagerstown | 43,490 | $49,957 | $1,041 | $207,700 |
| Catonsville | 42,717 | $110,051 | $1,697 | $405,800 |
| Annapolis | 40,744 | $104,257 | $1,855 | $510,200 |
| Essex | 40,670 | $67,082 | $1,307 | $253,500 |
| Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) | 40,476 | $78,591 | $1,440 | $269,800 |
| Severna Park | 39,499 | $168,091 | $1,617 | $633,600 |
| Clinton | 38,756 | $120,967 | $1,665 | $400,300 |
| Olney | 36,000 | $171,766 | $2,409 | $632,400 |
| Randallstown | 35,975 | $88,544 | $1,537 | $306,000 |
| Owings Mills | 35,626 | $94,046 | $1,815 | $335,000 |
| Chillum | 35,163 | $78,513 | $1,733 | $383,900 |
| College Park | 34,397 | $74,867 | $1,846 | $429,000 |
| Pikesville | 34,253 | $97,218 | $1,646 | $404,100 |
| Montgomery Village | 34,161 | $96,487 | $1,883 | $367,100 |
| Salisbury | 33,080 | $56,402 | $1,247 | $217,500 |
| Pasadena | 32,717 | $119,393 | $2,247 | $406,900 |
| Milford Mill | 31,939 | $76,676 | $1,576 | $269,900 |
| Middle River | 31,616 | $74,198 | $1,639 | $251,200 |
| Bel Air North | 31,599 | $137,995 | $1,651 | $422,700 |
| Eldersburg | 30,626 | $146,598 | $1,655 | $478,800 |
| Parkville | 30,423 | $78,405 | $1,471 | $251,100 |
| Crofton | 29,878 | $147,250 | $2,193 | $507,000 |
| Laurel | 29,594 | $94,063 | $1,878 | $367,300 |
| Clarksburg | 29,246 | $178,641 | $2,298 | $646,200 |
| Perry Hall | 28,908 | $104,709 | $1,604 | $332,000 |
| Carney | 28,624 | $84,619 | $1,786 | $299,200 |
| Reisterstown | 27,764 | $79,812 | $1,599 | $332,300 |
| South Laurel | 27,736 | $90,715 | $1,795 | $443,100 |
| Lochearn | 27,591 | $76,256 | $1,433 | $265,200 |
| Ilchester | 27,552 | $150,783 | $1,963 | $498,500 |
| Elkridge | 26,183 | $135,412 | $2,206 | $438,200 |
| Fairland | 26,183 | $87,924 | $1,851 | $440,800 |
| Ballenger Creek | 25,866 | $108,385 | $1,913 | $369,800 |
| Fort Washington | 25,843 | $145,942 | $2,724 | $464,300 |
| North Laurel | 25,201 | $119,533 | $1,913 | $442,800 |
| Edgewood | 25,170 | $86,355 | $1,435 | $234,700 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.