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CNBC 2025 · #32 of 50

Maryland

Moderate

Fell 1 rank since CNBC 2024 (#31 → #32)

Overall score
78 /100

Rank #32 of 50

Best for

  • Strong tech ecosystem

Category snapshot

Top strengths

  • Technology & Innovation #9
  • Education #11
  • Access to Capital #14

Areas to improve

  • Cost of Doing Business #46
  • Cost of Living #43

Founder Lens highlight

VC-Backed — #17 of 50 · 56/100

StateCompass derived from CNBC category scores — not CNBC's official overall rank.