Maryland vs Wisconsin
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
5%
+1.0 pp in Maryland
Income Tax (top rate)
6.50%
7.65%
+1.2 pp in Wisconsin
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,073
$849
+21% in Maryland
Median Home Value
$219,300
$172,000
+22% in Maryland
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$59,623
$51,888
+13% in Maryland
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.4°F
47.9°F
+13.5°F in Maryland
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Maryland/Wisconsin — 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.