Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $1,418 in Maryland. Overall, Georgia runs roughly 35% cheaper on rent than Maryland, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $95,150 in Maryland — about 40% higher in 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.
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
$916
$1,418
+55% in Maryland
Median Home Value
$182,300
$365,200
+100% in Maryland
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$95,150
+68% in Maryland
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
57.1°F
+8.1°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Maryland — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Maryland?
- Georgia is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $916 runs about 35% below Maryland's $1,418, 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 $37,000 a year in Georgia versus $57,000 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 3/3 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.