Moving to Maryland from Florida
What to Expect
Considering a move from Florida to Maryland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Florida to Maryland, you would find that Maryland is 15.5% more expensive than Florida. A $75,000 salary in Florida would need to be roughly $77,754 in Maryland to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Annapolis averages 68°F vs 80°F in Tallahassee, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Florida and Maryland.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $77,754
To maintain the same standard of living in Maryland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 7.2% less
Groceries
pay 16.2% more
Transportation
pay 14.1% more
Housing
pay 10.6% less
Childcare
pay 78.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.8% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Maryland cost about 4% more than cities in Florida.
Compare cities head-to-head
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Maryland compared to Florida.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Florida performs better than Maryland across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Maryland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Florida leads in adult obesity rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Florida generally does better on what about housing?, though Maryland leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Florida generally does better on infrastructure, though Maryland leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Maryland performs significantly better than Florida across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Florida generally does better on family life, though Maryland leads in bachelor's degree or higher.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tallahassee | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
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| Month | Tallahassee | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) |
| Mar | 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) |
| Apr | 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) |
| Sep | 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) |
| Nov | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Florida?
On average Maryland is around 4% pricier than Florida, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Maryland?
Budget about $19,438 for 3 months in Maryland (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Maryland safe?
Florida performs better than Maryland across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Maryland compared to Florida?
Maryland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Florida leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in Maryland compared to Florida?
The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.
