Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,073 in Maryland versus $1,192 in Minnesota. Overall, Maryland runs roughly 10% cheaper on rent than Minnesota, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $59,623 in Maryland and $80,269 in Minnesota — about 26% higher in Minnesota. Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax; Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
6.875%
+0.9 pp in Minnesota
Income Tax (top rate)
6.50%
9.85%
+3.3 pp in Minnesota
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,073
$1,192
+11% in Minnesota
Median Home Value
$219,300
$345,600
+58% in Minnesota
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$59,623
$80,269
+35% in Minnesota
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.4°F
47.4°F
+14.0°F in Maryland
Maryland vs Minnesota — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Maryland or Minnesota?
- Maryland is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,073 runs about 10% below Minnesota's $1,192, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Maryland than in Minnesota?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $43,000 a year in Maryland versus $48,000 in Minnesota.
- Which has lower taxes, Maryland or Minnesota?
- Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax. Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Maryland/Minnesota — 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.