Maryland vs New Mexico
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
4.875%
+1.1 pp in Maryland
Income Tax (top rate)
6.50%
5.90%
+0.6 pp in Maryland
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,073
$889
+17% in Maryland
Median Home Value
$219,300
$266,700
+22% in New Mexico
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$59,623
$65,604
+10% in New Mexico
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.4°F
57.2°F
+4.2°F in Maryland
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Maryland/New Mexico — 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.