South ranking
6 Maryland cities ranked by cost of living, cheapest first.
Index 97
Index 150
Sorted by cost-of-living index — lowest (most affordable) first.
| # | City | Cost index | Median rent | Median income | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | 97 | $1,235/mo | $58,349 | 585K | Compare → |
| 2 | Frederick | 127 | $1,614/mo | $89,981 | 78K | Compare → |
| 3 | Silver Spring | 144 | $1,826/mo | $95,213 | 82K | Compare → |
| 4 | Waldorf | 148 | $1,871/mo | $111,454 | 81K | Compare → |
| 5 | Columbia | 149 | $1,895/mo | $124,537 | 107K | Compare → |
| 6 | Germantown | 150 | $1,908/mo | $109,268 | 90K | Compare → |
Across Maryland, Baltimore is the most affordable city we track (cost index 97, with median rent around $1,235/mo), while Germantown sits at the top of the range with an index of 150—roughly 54% pricier than Baltimore. Use the table above to compare any Maryland city directly against Baltimore.
The other end of the ranking — priciest first.