The median home price in Maryland is $420,000, above the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $90,200, the price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.
Property taxes in Maryland average 1.09% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $4,578 per year, or $382 per month added to your mortgage payment.
Maryland has a state income tax of 2%–5.75%. Factor this into your take-home pay when calculating how much mortgage you can afford.
The cost of living index in Maryland is 115 (national average = 100). Expect to pay more for groceries, transportation, and healthcare in addition to housing.