Maryland vs Nevada
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
6.85%
+0.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
6.50%
None
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
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.