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Most affordable towns to live in in Maryland
Ranked by our Cost of living score out of 100, which is based on everyday prices compared with the rest of the US, and typical rent. Of the 334 towns in Maryland with 1,000 or more people, these are the top 25.
Rock Hall ranks first with a score of 79. Grantsville and Ridgely follow, with 79 and 79. Scores compare each town with all 27,850 towns we track across the US.
| Rank | Town | Score | Everyday prices | Typical rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Hall | 79 | 91.1 | $595 | 1,215 |
| 2 | Grantsville | 79 | 91.1 | $628 | 1,013 |
| 3 | Ridgely | 79 | 91.1 | $633 | 1,772 |
| 4 | Emmitsburg | 79 | 91.1 | $635 | 2,845 |
| 5 | Oakland | 78 | 91.1 | $670 | 2,254 |
| 6 | Bel Air, Allegany County | 77 | 91.1 | $695 | 1,837 |
| 7 | Kingsville | 76 | 91.1 | $721 | 4,687 |
| 8 | Mountain Lake Park | 76 | 91.1 | $736 | 2,167 |
| 9 | Cumberland | 75 | 91.1 | $741 | 18,804 |
| 10 | Hurlock | 75 | 91.1 | $755 | 2,819 |
| 11 | Crisfield | 74 | 91.1 | $766 | 2,499 |
| 12 | Cresaptown | 74 | 91.1 | $777 | 5,121 |
| 13 | Funkstown | 73 | 91.1 | $808 | 1,076 |
| 14 | Westernport | 72 | 91.1 | $822 | 1,588 |
| 15 | Pocomoke City | 71 | 91.1 | $836 | 4,405 |
| 16 | Peppermill Village | 71 | 91.1 | $845 | 5,238 |
| 17 | La Vale | 70 | 91.1 | $871 | 4,196 |
| 18 | Woodsboro | 69 | 91.1 | $892 | 1,540 |
| 19 | Perryville | 68 | 91.1 | $916 | 4,447 |
| 20 | St. Michaels | 68 | 91.1 | $917 | 1,240 |
| 21 | Hancock | 68 | 91.1 | $924 | 1,625 |
| 22 | Thurmont | 67 | 91.1 | $927 | 6,254 |
| 23 | Smithsburg | 67 | 91.1 | $931 | 3,115 |
| 24 | Charlotte Hall | 67 | 91.1 | $943 | 1,172 |
| 25 | Frostburg | 67 | 91.1 | $945 | 6,977 |
Only towns with 1,000 or more people are ranked. Scores compare each town with all towns we track. See how we score towns and where the figures come from. These are estimates, so check official sources before you decide.
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