Maryland vs Texas
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
6.25%
+0.3 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
6.50%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,073
$1,170
+9% in Texas
Median Home Value
$219,300
$264,900
+21% in Texas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$59,623
$67,043
+12% in Texas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.4°F
67.2°F
+5.8°F in Texas
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/8 cities we track in Maryland/Texas — 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.