Louisiana vs Maryland
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
6%
+1.0 pp in Maryland
Income Tax (top rate)
3.00%
6.50%
+3.5 pp in Maryland
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,019
$1,073
+5% in Maryland
Median Home Value
$296,400
$219,300
+26% in Louisiana
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,339
$59,623
+8% in Maryland
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
70.6°F
61.4°F
+9.2°F in Louisiana
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Louisiana/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.