Maryland
High tax burden · COL index 116
Wins 6 categories
Ohio
Moderate tax burden · COL index 88
Wins 7 categories
Maryland's top income tax rate is 5.75% vs Ohio's 3.5%. Cost of living in Maryland (index 116) runs 32% higher than Ohio (index 88). Property taxes are meaningfully different: Ohio averages 1.37% annually vs Maryland's 0.97%. The median home in Maryland costs $420K vs $235K in Ohio.
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Why are residents leaving Maryland?
Maryland is losing residents to lower-cost states at a high rate. While families pack their bags, citing crushing taxes and costs, state and local leaders are doubling down on their current policies.
What are the pros of living in Maryland?
What was a disadvantage of settling in Maryland?
Con: High Cost of Living The high median household income doesn't stretch as far in Maryland as in other areas, especially in suburban counties near D.C. Currently, Maryland's cost of living is 11.8% higher than the national average.
Where do most Marylanders move to?