This map shows the cost of living index for Maryland counties from 2007-2008 to 2011-2012 based on data collected by the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development. The two most expensive Maryland counties to live in are Howard County and Montgomery County, while Allegany County is the least expensive. The U.S. average cost of living index is 100.
Click on a county for the cost of living index.
Capital News Service graphic by Lauren Loricchio.