Why is maryland the richest state?

A typical Maryland household earned more than $73,000 last year, more than in any other state in the country. The cost of living in Maryland, however, was also one of the highest in the country, with goods and services costing an average of 10.9% more than across the country. High median incomes likely drove up home values. read more

Maryland is the richest state in the union, with a median household income of $70,004, a cool $20k about the national average. The U.S. South continues to lag behind with Mississippi's median income of $36,919 putting the state at the lowest in the country. read more

The state also contains Washington D.C., home to some of the nation’s highest-paying government occupations. More than 10% of Maryland workers are employed in public administration, which represents only one portion of such government jobs. read more