Rankings

Maryland is first in the nation for the Center for Digital Government’s 2022 State Government Experience Awards which honor states that offer a sophisticated digital user experience to their citizens.

Silver Spring, Maryland was ranked #1 best place to live for families using factors like health care, education, affordability, and resources for seniors.

Prince George’s County ranks first among counties with a population from one-half to one million and Calvert County ranks first among counties with a population of up to 150,000. The survey examines government technology practices and initiatives to streamline delivery of government services, encourage collaboration, and enhance cybersecurity.

When comparing 182 cities across 15 key indicators of living standards for women, WalletHub ranks Columbia as the #1 best city for women to thrive.

Columbia ranks first among 180 cities for home and community safety in WalletHub’s analysis of the 180 safest cities in the U.S. Columbia’s Natural Disaster rank is 11th, and the city’s overall ranking is 8th on this list.

Maryland was ranked first in total government support of the arts in its analysis to identify the nation’s Top 40 Arts-Vibrant Communities.

According a report by Upgraded points, a travel finance website, Maryland is the best state to maximize a middle-class income.

The Wall Street Journal released a ranking from the ADP with Baltimore ranked in the top five metro areas in the U.S. for young college-degreed professionals based on the average of wages, hiring and affordability.

According to U.S. News’ 2025 Best States Report, Maryland ranks 2nd in Natural Environment. The ranking is derived from metrics including air quality, water quality and pollution.

In an analysis of 30 key metrics, ranging from the depression rate and the share of adults feeling productive to income growth and the unemployment rate, Maryland ranks as the second happiest state.