Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,073 in Maryland versus $1,181 in Nevada. Overall, Maryland runs roughly 9% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $59,623 in Maryland and $70,723 in Nevada — about 16% higher in Nevada. Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax; Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
6.85%
+0.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
6.50%
None
+6.5 pp in Maryland
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,073
$1,181
+10% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$219,300
$395,300
+80% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$59,623
$70,723
+19% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.4°F
68.4°F
+7.0°F in Nevada
Maryland vs Nevada — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Maryland or Nevada?
- Maryland is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,073 runs about 9% below Nevada's $1,181, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Maryland than in Nevada?
- 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 $47,000 in Nevada.
- Which has lower taxes, Maryland or Nevada?
- Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Maryland/Nevada — 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.