[leetcrew]

they don't state how they do this ranking very explicitly, but it seems to be some combination of number of jobs, median pay, and local cost of living.

there aren't a ton of software jobs within the city, but there are many software companies paying DC salaries within a 30-60 minute commute to the southwest.

the cost of living in baltimore is also quite low, but many of the neighborhoods probably fall short of what your typical SWE would be willing to tolerate.