Maryland
Cost of living, salaries, housing prices, taxes and population data for Maryland. Official U.S. government data.
Living in Maryland: top incomes around the capital beltway
Maryland posts some of the highest median incomes in America, driven by federal agencies, defense contractors, biotech around Bethesda and the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Education levels and job security in these sectors are exceptional.
The wealth concentrates around DC, where housing in Montgomery and Howard counties rivals coastal prices. Property and income taxes both run high. Maryland is a powerhouse for cleared professionals, scientists and dual-income federal households — and expensive for everyone else near the beltway.
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Maryland vs the national average
- Income 35% above the national median ($75,561).
- Median home value 46% above the national median ($272,900).
County Explorer — Maryland
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Cost of living, median income, rent, home prices and taxes in Maryland for 2026, with county explorer and historical trends from past years to 2026.
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Housing, rent, income and taxes for Maryland with county explorer and trends — all on this page.
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