Looking for some General Statistics pertaining to Maryland?

General Maryland State statistics can be found from the State of Maryland homepage. Sailor is Maryland's online public information network, connecting libraries, schools and government agencies to create a virtual library of State resources.

Finances... Finances... What's the Cost of Living?

The City of Baltimore and surrounding areas are unique in that they offer a wide variety of spacious, affordable housing in convenient locations. Whether living in the City or in the nearby county, the Johns Hopkins Medical Center is always within a quick commute from housing that suits your particular needs. A recent cost-of-living comparison (April 2000) shows: A salary of $34,000 in Baltimore is equivalent to a salary of $65,292 in San Francisco, California.

A salary of $34,000 in Baltimore is equivalent to a salary of $72,212 in Boston, Mass.

In other words, what you can afford with $34,000 in Baltimore requires 65,000 in San Francisco and $72,000 in Boston! A 1700 sq foot 3 story, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath town-home with a fair yard rents for between an average of $900-$1200 per month plus utilities in suburban Baltimore County.

Need help relocating to Maryland?

• Visit Johns Hopkins Career Services' "Making the Move to Baltimore" page.
• The Hopkins Employee Next Door: Live Near Your Work grants are reinvigorating East Baltimore neighborhoods.

Looking for information about certain cities in Maryland?

• The City of Baltimore's Homepage highlights "The Greatest City in America."
• The City of Annapolis' Homepage presents the State Capital, located only a short drive from Baltimore City.

Looking for information regarding Employment Opportunities in Maryland for a spouse or other family member?

• Careerbuilder.com has over 1.3 million job listings.
• Maryland's CareerNet has locations in every Maryland County.

How about Popular Vacation Spots?

• The Maryland Tourism page has "so many things. So close together." For beach-going, The Beach-Net is the most complete guide to dining, events, fishing, lodging, real estate, shopping, surfing and more in Bethany, Dewey, Fenwick Island, Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Ocean City, Maryland, and Chincoteague, Virginia. Or visit Ocean City, Maryland's Beaches and see why it has long been called "The East Coast's Number One Family Resort."
• The State Park and Forest Reservation Center has all the State Parks, Forests, and WMA's in Maryland.
• Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors' Association provides arts, attractions, recreation, accommodations, restaurants, transportation and more.
  

Care to know about Professional Licensing?

• Health Professional Licensing in Maryland has contact information for professional licensing in various fields.
• The Maryland Board of Of Physicians

Information about different schools, (public, private, colleges, certificate)

• Kindergarten through High School public schools listed by county.
• Parochial & Private Schools
• Peterson's Private School Guide presents boarding and day schools with full program details and contact information.
• Two Year Colleges
• Four Year Colleges and Universities including The University system of Maryland.

Other Links

• Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association
• The Chesapeake Bay
• Baltimore Collegetown Network
• The Baltimore Sun
• Baltimore City Paper
• Baltimore Magazine
• Baltimore (courtesy of CharmNet)
• Baltimore on the Web
• Baltimore Opera
• Baltimore Marketplace
• Lycos City Guide to Baltimore
• Maryland Electronic Capital
• National Apartment and Relocation site
• Apartment Search
• Maryland Apartment Search
• Washington, D.C. (courtesy of ARInternet)
• One Less Car