What is the best gay city to live in Maryland?
Which city in Maryland is the top LGBTQ-friendliness while being the most affordable? Find out here on this episode. Then download your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter, a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence.
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What’s the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly City in Maryland?
What city’s the runner-up for most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly in Maryland? Frederick! Why? The Human Rights Campaign gives Frederick a 100 on its Municipal Equality Index. Home values average $420,000 per property, slightly below the average for Maryland. Rents average $1,890 monthly for a 2-bedroom/2-bathroom apartment, slightly below the average for Maryland. The cost of living is 109.1% of the national average, the third best for Maryland. The average income is $77,000 yearly, and the median income is $66,000 annually.
So, what is the winning city for the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly city in Maryland? District of Columbia or DC! Why? It also scored a 100 on HRC’s MEI. Home values average $456,000 per property, which is in the middle. Rents average $2,063 monthly per apartment, also in the middle. The cost of living is 118.3% – also in the middle. The average income is $119,000 per year, the best in Maryland. The median income is $94,000 annually – also the best in Maryland.
Some great things about DC include it has the highest per capita number of LGBTQ+ people in the US. DC is home to some of the world’s most iconic buildings and monuments. DC has a huge queer nightlife scene. Capital City Pride is in June every year. It was held on June 10, 2023.
Congratulations, Frerick and DC!
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