Maryland vs Virginia
Maryland has a progressive state income tax reaching 6.50%. Virginia has a progressive state income tax reaching 5.75%. Federal tax is identical in both, so the state layer is the whole difference.
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The difference is the state layer
The Washington DC metropolitan area spans all three jurisdictions, so where you live is often a separate decision from where you work.
US$150 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of Maryland
| Gross | Maryland keeps | Virginia keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$25,224 | US$25,374 | US$150 more in Virginia |
| US$60,000 | US$47,904 | US$47,754 | US$150 more in Maryland |
| US$100,000 | US$74,794 | US$74,244 | US$550 more in Maryland |
| US$150,000 | US$106,875 | US$105,980 | US$895 more in Maryland |
Both use the USD, so these are the same amount of money on both sides. Figures are for a single filer and exclude cost of living, and include federal tax and payroll taxes, which are identical either side.
Both states apply the same federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Enter a salary above and switch the state selector between Maryland and Virginia to see the gap on your own number.
Maryland
a progressive state income tax reaching 6.50%
Virginia
a progressive state income tax reaching 5.75%
Local taxes are not included, and they can change this comparison where one of the two has significant city or county income taxes.