Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,418 in Maryland versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Vermont runs roughly 10% cheaper on rent than Maryland, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $95,150 in Maryland and $68,854 in Vermont — about 28% higher in Maryland. Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
6%
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
6.50%
8.75%
+2.3 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,418
$1,275
+10% in Maryland
Median Home Value
$365,200
$400,200
+10% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$95,150
$68,854
+28% in Maryland
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
57.1°F
46.0°F
+11.1°F in Maryland
Maryland vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Maryland or Vermont?
- Vermont is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,275 runs about 10% 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 Vermont?
- 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 $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Maryland or Vermont?
- Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Maryland/Vermont — 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.