Quality of life comparison
If you lived in Maryland instead of Connecticut, you would:
Health
live 1.6 years less
In Connecticut, the average life expectancy is 78 years (78 years for men, 83 years for women) as of 2020. In Maryland, that number is 77 years (76 years for men, 81 years for women) as of 2020.
be 16.1% more likely to have diabetes
In Connecticut, 9.3% of adults have diabetes as of 2022. In Maryland, that number is 10.8% as of 2022.
Economy
make 10.9% less money
Connecticut has a GDP per capita of $77,582 as of 2024, while in Maryland, the GDP per capita is $69,127 as of 2024.
Safety
be 2.9 times more likely to be a victim of violent crime
Connecticut has a violent crime rate of 147 per 100,000 people as of 2023. In Maryland, that number is 420 per 100,000 as of 2023.
be 33.7% more likely to be a victim of property crime
Connecticut has a property crime rate of 1,528 per 100,000 people as of 2023. In Maryland, that number is 2,043 per 100,000 as of 2023.
Housing & Income
pay 15.9% more for a home
The median home value in Connecticut is $343,200 as of 2023, compared to $397,700 in Maryland as of 2023.
pay 16.1% more in rent
The median monthly gross rent in Connecticut is $1,431 as of 2023, while in Maryland, it is $1,662 as of 2023.
Lifestyle
be 11.7% less likely to be physically inactive
In Connecticut, 24.7% of adults are physically inactive as of 2022. In Maryland, that number is 21.8% as of 2022.
live in an area that is 15.4% less densely populated
Connecticut has a population density of 290.3 people per sq km as of 2023. In Maryland, that number is 245.6 people per sq km as of 2023.
commute 4.9 minutes longer
The average one-way commute in Connecticut takes 26.6 minutes as of 2023. In Maryland, it takes 31.5 minutes as of 2023.
be 17.6% more likely to be uninsured
In Connecticut, 5.1% of the population is without health insurance as of 2023. In Maryland, that number is 6.0% as of 2023.
live among residents who are 1.9 years older on average
The median age in Connecticut is 41.2 years as of 2023. In Maryland, the median age is 39.3 years as of 2023.
The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: OECD Regional Demography, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), Bureau of Economic Analysis, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
