Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,576 in Georgia versus $1,073 in Maryland. Overall, Maryland runs roughly 32% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $81,938 in Georgia and $59,623 in Maryland — about 27% higher in Georgia. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
6%
+2.0 pp in Maryland
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
6.50%
+1.3 pp in Maryland
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,576
$1,073
+32% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$420,600
$219,300
+48% in Georgia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$81,938
$59,623
+27% in Georgia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.6°F
61.4°F
+1.2°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Maryland — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Maryland?
- Maryland is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,073 runs about 32% below Georgia's $1,576, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia than in Maryland?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $63,000 a year in Georgia versus $43,000 in Maryland.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Maryland?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Georgia/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.