Question about living DE or living in MD? (Annapolis, Elkton: sales, real estate)

[hdt]

I work in MD, but I currently live in Newark, DE. I am contemplating a move to Elkton, MD, but I want to stay as close to the DE/MD border as possible.

The only reason I would want to move to MD is to save money on taxes and living expenses because currently I have to pay a non resident fee. I would probably still do all my shopping in DE to avoid sales tax.

Does anyone have any info or websites on the following for MD and DE:

1) Property Tax
2) State Income Tax
3) Additional fees: Non resident fee, and county surcharge for MD
4) General cost of housing for Elkton, MD and Newark, DE

Basically I'm trying to find as much info as I can to crunch the numbers and figure out which place would be cheaper to live in.

Thanks in advance.

[pearl]

You may want to check out Millington, MD. It is convenient to Middletown, Dover, and Annapolis. Housing prices are pretty good. (You can even get waterfront lots for under $100,000!).

[hokiejane]

Try this site: State Comparisons

[Rmx Christina]

Property taxes vary from county to county. Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation is were I find my info.

State income tax obviously depends on your dependents, how much you make, how you file, etc. www.maryland.gov may help?

When I worked payroll, I wasn't familiar with these other surcharges...

To find housing costs, you can go to my website Christina Yoon - Maryland Homes & Real Estate: MLS to search the full MLS and see how much homes are selling. No login or signups necessary.

Also, I'm a realtor for Remax and if I can help, let me know.