2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 251 cities in Maryland.
Average median home value across Maryland cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Maryland.
COL index 113.1 vs. national average of 100. Expect higher living costs than the national average.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Maryland.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevy Chase Village | 230.3 | Very Expensive | $2,000,001 | N/A |
| 2 | Somerset | 216.9 | Very Expensive | $1,820,800 | N/A |
| 3 | Chevy Chase | 206.2 | Very Expensive | $1,678,700 | N/A |
| 4 | Chevy Chase Section Five | 202.7 | Very Expensive | $1,631,900 | N/A |
| 5 | Chevy Chase Section Three | 199.1 | Very Expensive | $1,583,900 | N/A |
| 6 | Martin's Additions | 189.4 | Very Expensive | $1,454,900 | N/A |
| 7 | Cabin John CDP | 177.3 | Very Expensive | $1,293,900 | N/A |
| 8 | Brookmont CDP | 176.3 | Very Expensive | $1,280,700 | N/A |
| 9 | Travilah CDP | 172.1 | Very Expensive | $1,225,300 | N/A |
| 10 | Bethesda CDP | 164.9 | Very Expensive | $1,129,700 | N/A |
| 11 | Laytonsville | 159.0 | Very Expensive | $1,050,300 | N/A |
| 12 | Garrett Park | 154.7 | Very Expensive | $994,200 | N/A |
| 13 | Darnestown CDP | 148.3 | Very Expensive | $908,400 | N/A |
| 14 | South Kensington CDP | 148.0 | Very Expensive | $905,000 | N/A |
| 15 | Crownsville CDP | 146.6 | Very Expensive | $885,600 | N/A |
| 16 | Highland CDP | 144.3 | Very Expensive | $855,400 | N/A |
| 17 | Trego-Rohrersville Station CDP | 142.5 | Very Expensive | $830,900 | N/A |
| 18 | Ashton-Sandy Spring CDP | 141.0 | Very Expensive | $812,000 | N/A |
| 19 | Queen Anne CDP | 140.8 | Very Expensive | $808,200 | N/A |
| 20 | Madison CDP | 137.8 | Very Expensive | $768,400 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources