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Cost of living in Maryland

Rent, taxes, earnings and more across all 24 Maryland counties.

Avg. 1-bed rent
$1,445/mo
Avg. household income
$94,152/yr
Avg. home value
$350,738
Avg. monthly cost
$3,759/mo
Cheapest county
Allegany County
$2,755/mo for a single person
Most expensive county
Calvert County
$4,708/mo for a single person

Last updated May 21, 2026

Taxes in Maryland

State income, sales and local tax rates.

State income tax
5.75%
Top marginal rate

Maryland has a graduated state income tax ranging from 2% to 5.75%.

State sales tax
6.00%
Combined sales tax
6.00%
incl. average local of 0.00%

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Rent in Maryland

The average one-bedroom rent across Maryland is $1,445/mo. Rent varies from $747/mo in Allegany County to $2,056/mo in Prince George's County.

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Cheapest places to live in Maryland

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Rankings include rent, utilities, groceries, transport, healthcare and taxes. See our methodology.

Most expensive places to live in Maryland

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Highest earning counties in Maryland

Top 10 by average household income.

All 24 counties in Maryland

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Frequently asked questions about Maryland

Common questions about cost of living, taxes and rent.

What is the cost of living in Maryland?

The average cost of living in Maryland is approximately $3,759 per month for a single person. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare and taxes. Costs range from $2,755/mo in Allegany County to $4,708/mo in Calvert County.

What is the average rent in Maryland?

The average one-bedroom rent in Maryland is $1,445 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across all 24 counties.

What is the average salary in Maryland?

The average household income in Maryland is $94,152 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Does Maryland have state income tax?

Yes, Maryland has a graduated income tax ranging from 2% to 5.75%.

What is the sales tax in Maryland?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Maryland averages 6.00%. The state rate is 6.00% with an average local addition of 0.00%.

What are the cheapest places to live in Maryland?

The cheapest counties to live in Maryland based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Allegany County ($2,755/mo), 2. Somerset County ($2,835/mo), 3. Garrett County ($2,937/mo), 4. Dorchester County ($2,985/mo), 5. Caroline County ($3,071/mo).

What are the most expensive places to live in Maryland?

The most expensive counties to live in Maryland based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Calvert County ($4,708/mo), 2. Charles County ($4,603/mo), 3. Montgomery County ($4,559/mo), 4. Frederick County ($4,502/mo), 5. Howard County ($4,444/mo).

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources.

  • U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year Estimates)
  • HUD Fair Market Rents FY2025
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA)
  • Tax Foundation state and local rates
Methodology All data sources