Illinois vs Maryland
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.25%
6%
+0.3 pp in Illinois
Income Tax (top rate)
4.95%
6.50%
+1.5 pp in Maryland
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,258
$1,073
+15% in Illinois
Median Home Value
$315,200
$219,300
+30% in Illinois
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$75,134
$59,623
+21% in Illinois
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.7°F
61.4°F
+8.7°F in Maryland
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Illinois/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.