Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,418 in Maryland versus $863 in Oklahoma. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 39% cheaper on rent than Maryland, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $95,150 in Maryland and $65,060 in Oklahoma — about 32% higher in Maryland. Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax; Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
4.5%
+1.5 pp in Maryland
Income Tax (top rate)
6.50%
4.50%
+2.0 pp in Maryland
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,418
$863
+39% in Maryland
Median Home Value
$365,200
$215,100
+41% in Maryland
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$95,150
$65,060
+32% in Maryland
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
57.1°F
61.5°F
+4.4°F in Oklahoma
Maryland vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Maryland or Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $863 runs about 39% below Maryland's $1,418, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Maryland than in Oklahoma?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $57,000 a year in Maryland versus $35,000 in Oklahoma.
- Which has lower taxes, Maryland or Oklahoma?
- Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Maryland/Oklahoma — 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.