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My Maryland

Diversity, opportunity and natural beauty combine to make Maryland the place to be.

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Maryland

Home to The Johns Hopkins University, Port of Baltimore and one of the lowest poverty rates in the country, Maryland is among the most densely populated states in the nation. Because of its proximity to Washington D.C., many Maryland residents work in the service sector, for government agencies or contractors. Commercial fishing and manufacturing are large industries in Maryland.

Maryland is a small state that lives large, with thriving industries, cosmopolitan cities and coastal vistas. Here are the top cities to call home.

Greater Baltimore Business Climate

Quick Facts

8 Reasons to Move to Maryland

The 5 Most Affordable Cities in Maryland

Best Places To Live in Maryland

Why You Should Move to the Baltimore Area

The 7 Best Beaches in Maryland for Avoiding Crowds

5 Best Small Towns in Maryland

Places We Love In Maryland

Annapolis, MD

Columbia, MD

Baltimore, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

Rockville, MD

Hagerstown, MD

Frederick, MD

Bethesda, MD

Salisbury, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Cities in Maryland on Livability.com

Experiences & Adventures

Where to Pick Pumpkins in Every State

We scoured all 50 states to pinpoint the perfect place to pick your pumpkin this Halloween season. Here’s where to find them.

The Best Cities to Visit With Your Dog in Every State

Looking for places you can bring your pup? Check out this list of some of the most Fido-friendly cities in the U.S.  

The Best Socially Distanced Travel Destination in Every State

From secret beaches to drive-through safaris, check out this list of our favorite destinations in every state — no plane rides or crowds required.

Food Scenes

The Official Food of Every State in the U.S

Eat your way through America the beautiful with our guide to the official food of every state.

Affordable Places to Live

Can’t Afford to Live in D.C.? Live Here Instead.

The home prices in D.C. are as steep as they get. Get more bang for your buck in these nearby cities.

The 5 Most Affordable Cities in Maryland

These Maryland cities offer affordable living to even the most budget-conscious of residents.

Where to Live Now

Best Places To Live in Maryland

Maryland is a small state that lives large, with thriving industries, cosmopolitan cities and coastal vistas. Here are the top cities to call home.

Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Southeast

These 25 Southeastern cities each have something special to offer.

The 6 Best Cities for Women in the Workplace 

These towns are highly rated for having higher median earnings for females, smaller wage gaps and coveted family leave laws.

Education, Careers & Opportunity

Maryland’s Eastern Shore Region Top Employers

A list of top employers in Maryland’s Eastern Shore region.

Love Where You Live

The Official 2022 State-Specific Gift Guide

This year we’re taking ‘shop local’ to the next level with the best gifts from each state to give your loved ones. 

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Livability explores what makes small-to-medium sized cities great places to live. Through proprietary research studies, engaging articles and original photography and video, we examine topics related to community amenities, education, sustainability, transportation, housing and the economy. We then leverage that expertise to develop city rankings for a range of topics including small towns, college towns and our annual Top 100 Best Places to Live.