10 Best Places to Retire in Maryland

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5. Howard County

Cost of Living: 44.4% higher than the US average
Crime: 36
Physicians per 100k: 565
Median House Value: $399,300
Insider Monkey score: 14.9

Known as being one of the most affluent areas in the United States, Howard County is also part of the Baltimore-Towson-Columbia metropolitan area. Its residents have a median annual income of around $108,000, which pushes up the cost of living higher than the US average. You may not be familiar with the county, but you may have heard of the cities of Columbia and Ellicott City, both of which have been featured in several magazines and news outlets as one of the most desirable places to live in America. Hence, it comes as no surprise that Howard County has found its place on this list of best places to retire in Maryland.

Best Places to Retire in Maryland

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