Maryland vs Oregon
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
None
+6.0 pp in Maryland
Income Tax (top rate)
6.50%
9.90%
+3.4 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,073
$1,440
+34% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$219,300
$557,600
+154% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$59,623
$88,792
+49% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.4°F
54.5°F
+6.9°F in Maryland
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Maryland/Oregon — 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.