Arizona vs Maryland
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.6%
6%
+0.4 pp in Maryland
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
6.50%
+4.0 pp in Maryland
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,253
$1,073
+14% in Arizona
Median Home Value
$364,300
$219,300
+40% in Arizona
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,041
$59,623
+23% in Arizona
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.1°F
61.4°F
+13.7°F in Arizona
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Arizona/Maryland — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.