Maryland vs Washington DC
Maryland has a progressive state income tax reaching 6.50%. Washington DC has a progressive state income tax reaching 10.75%. Federal tax is identical in both, so the state layer is the whole difference.
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The difference is the state layer
Many Washington DC workers live in Maryland, and Maryland layers county income taxes on top of the state rate.
US$33 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of Washington DC
| Gross | Maryland keeps | Washington DC keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$25,224 | US$25,651 | US$427 more in Washington DC |
| US$60,000 | US$47,904 | US$47,937 | US$33 more in Washington DC |
| US$100,000 | US$74,794 | US$73,649 | US$1,145 more in Maryland |
| US$150,000 | US$106,875 | US$104,010 | US$2,865 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 Washington DC to see the gap on your own number.
Maryland
a progressive state income tax reaching 6.50%
Washington DC
a progressive state income tax reaching 10.75%
Local taxes are not included, and they can change this comparison where one of the two has significant city or county income taxes.