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Retire in best Maryland retirement town
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Are you planning to retire in Maryland ? If so you can use this website to find data and opinions on the many existing and new Maryland active adult retirement communities. Maryland biggest city is Baltimore, it has delightful small towns, and many historic towns like Annapolis. Just about everywhere is near the water, particularly the massive Chesapeake Bay. The Wikipedia entry for Maryland has more facts.
Maryland Climate
The Maryland climate is called humid-sub-tropical. Summers are hot and humid and winters are slightly less cold than in the northeast.
Economy
Maryland is one of the wealthiest states in the United States, with a per capita income over $39,000. Median home prices can range greatly - in Washington and its Maryland suburbs the median price of $440,000 is double the national median. Annapolis home prices are also quite high, reflecting its desirability. Home prices in the quiet but lovely town of Salisbury are similar to the national median. Cost of living in Salisbury was indexed at 99, similar to the national average of 100, Baltimore/Towson was 110, whereas Washington was 140.
Maryland Taxes
Maryland's top marginal income tax rate is a relatively low 4.75%. State sales tax is 5.0%. Total tax burden in Baltimore is one of the highest in the nation.
Certified Retirement Communities
Maryland does not have a certified retirement community program.
Best retirement communities in Maryland
Maryland is a highly desirable state for active adults and communities for people over 50. Active adults looking for retirement information on Annapolis will find vital information to help assess this colonial town and the home of the U.S. Naval Academy. Other "best" retirement communities include rural Leonardtown, the thriving beach town of Ocean City, or Salisbury in the heart of the Delmarva Peninsula.
At Topretirements.com our job is to provide the objective facts and peer-reviewed profiles to help you find the best community for you. So if you are considering a Maryland retirement, check out the listings on this site.
Here is more inside information on retirement living communities in the neighboring states of retire in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia, and Tennessee. These links provide insight and data into economic conditions, climate, top communities, and taxes.
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