Most Affordable in Maryland

Top 100 cities ranked by most affordable

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees
Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
Best Cities for Families
Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
Best Cities for Young Professionals
High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.
Most Affordable Cities
The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
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Most Affordable - Maryland

1 Cumberland $120,800
2 Cresaptown $148,400
3 Frostburg $172,600
4 Dundalk $199,600
5 Lansdowne $201,500
6 Hagerstown $207,700
7 Fruitland $211,200
8 Salisbury $217,500
9 Baltimore $219,300
10 Edgewood $234,700
11 Riverside $237,300
12 Aberdeen $239,000
13 Halfway $247,100
14 Overlea $249,500
15 Parkville $251,100
16 Middle River $251,200
17 Essex $253,500
18 Cambridge $254,400
19 Baltimore Highlands $258,000
20 Greenbelt $258,600
21 Brooklyn Park $258,900
22 Rosedale $264,900
23 Leisure World $265,100
24 Lochearn $265,200
25 Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) $269,800
26 Milford Mill $269,900
27 Elkton $271,700
28 Silver Hill $283,900
29 Chesapeake Ranch Estates $286,600
30 Lexington Park $294,500
31 Rossville $296,600
32 Arbutus $296,800
33 Garrison $297,600
34 Carney $299,200
35 Landover $301,400
36 Hampstead $305,400
37 Randallstown $306,000
38 Suitland $312,600
39 Coral Hills $314,500
40 Joppatowne $315,000
41 Glassmanor $316,500
42 Westminster $318,100
43 District Heights $320,500
44 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills $321,900
45 Taneytown $323,700
46 Robinwood $324,600
47 Forestville $324,700
48 Ferndale $325,400
49 Thurmont $325,700
50 Glen Burnie $329,200
51 Bladensburg $330,400
52 Peppermill Village $331,400
53 Perry Hall $332,000
54 Reisterstown $332,300
55 Chestertown $333,900
56 Riviera Beach $334,000
57 Owings Mills $335,000
58 California $337,900
59 Summerfield $339,800
60 Hillcrest Heights $340,500
61 Temple Hills $340,800
62 Bryans Road $343,300
63 Berlin $345,100
64 Oxon Hill $345,500
65 Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) $346,200
66 East Riverdale $346,700
67 Easton $348,400
68 Brunswick $348,500
69 Langley Park $348,700
70 Havre de Grace $348,800
71 Manchester $351,500
72 Bowleys Quarters $351,800
73 Edgemere $352,100
74 Ocean Pines $352,600
75 Abingdon $358,700
76 Largo $362,200
77 Walker Mill $362,500
78 Wildewood $363,100
79 Marlboro Village $364,700
80 Frederick $365,200
81 Marlow Heights $366,700
82 Montgomery Village $367,100
83 Laurel $367,300
84 Linthicum $368,800
85 Ballenger Creek $369,800
86 White Marsh $370,100
87 Ocean City $373,700
88 Seabrook $377,900
89 New Carrollton $378,300
90 Camp Springs $379,500
91 Beltsville $381,100
92 Waldorf $383,100
93 Chillum $383,900
94 Bel Air South $384,000
95 Cockeysville $392,000
96 Maryland City $392,500
97 Marlton $398,900
98 Clinton $400,300
99 Germantown $401,400
100 Adelphi $401,700

The most affordable housing markets in Maryland offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Cumberland has a median home value of just $120,800.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Cumberland, the median home costs just $120,800 - less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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