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Maryland cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Maryland has a cost-of-living index of 121.1 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $60,550, median household income of $102,905, combined average sales tax about 6.00%, and regular gas about $3.826/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index121.1100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$60,550
Median HH income$102,905
Sales tax (comb.)6.00%
Gas (87 octane)$3.826/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityBaltimore (565,239)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: Graduated (up to ~5.75%+)

Sales tax: 6% state (combined avg. ~6.00%)

Major industries: Government/contracting (near DC), biotech/pharma, finance, tourism, defense

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~87°F (July, Baltimore area) · Winter low ~28°F (January)

Culture (context)

National Aquarium / Fort McHenry

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FAQ

What is Maryland's cost of living index?

Maryland's cost-of-living index is 121.1 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Maryland?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $60,550 for Maryland.

What is median household income in Maryland?

Median household income in Maryland is $102,905 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Maryland?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Maryland is 6.00%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Maryland have a state income tax?

State income tax in Maryland: Graduated (up to ~5.75%+).

What was regular gas in Maryland in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $3.826 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

Sources on the hub: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational snapshot — not relocation or tax advice.