Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,073 in Maryland versus $1,440 in Oregon. Overall, Maryland runs roughly 25% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $59,623 in Maryland and $88,792 in Oregon — about 33% higher in Oregon. Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
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
Maryland vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Maryland or Oregon?
- Maryland is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,073 runs about 25% below Oregon's $1,440, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Maryland than in Oregon?
- 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 $58,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Maryland or Oregon?
- Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
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.