Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,418 in Maryland versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Oregon runs roughly 24% cheaper on rent than Maryland, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $95,150 in Maryland and $71,900 in Oregon — about 24% higher in Maryland. 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
$1,418
$1,080
+24% in Maryland
Median Home Value
$365,200
$435,400
+19% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$95,150
$71,900
+24% in Maryland
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
57.1°F
53.0°F
+4.1°F in Maryland
Maryland vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Maryland or Oregon?
- Oregon is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,080 runs about 24% 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 Oregon?
- 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 $43,000 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 3/3 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.