Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,418 in Maryland versus $824 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 42% cheaper on rent than Maryland, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $95,150 in Maryland and $77,176 in Wyoming — about 19% higher in Maryland. Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
4%
+2.0 pp in Maryland
Income Tax (top rate)
6.50%
None
+6.5 pp in Maryland
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,418
$824
+42% in Maryland
Median Home Value
$365,200
$311,200
+15% in Maryland
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$95,150
$77,176
+19% in Maryland
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
57.1°F
46.5°F
+10.6°F in Maryland
Maryland vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Maryland or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $824 runs about 42% 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 Wyoming?
- 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 $33,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Maryland or Wyoming?
- Maryland has a top state income tax rate of 6.50% and a 6% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Maryland/Wyoming — 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.