Moving to Maryland from Idaho
What to Expect
Considering a move from Idaho to Maryland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Idaho to Maryland, you would find that Maryland is 22.4% more expensive than Idaho. A $75,000 salary in Idaho would need to be roughly $87,495 in Maryland to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Idaho and Maryland.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $87,495
To maintain the same standard of living in Maryland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 1.9% more
Groceries
pay 33.7% more
Transportation
pay 27.6% more
Housing
pay 15.4% more
Childcare
pay 62.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.9% 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.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Maryland compared to Idaho.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Idaho 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 Idaho leads in diabetes rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Idaho performs better than Maryland across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Idaho 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Idaho leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Idaho 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 | Boise | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 46°/29°F (8°/-2°C) | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/57°F (30°/14°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/32°F (10°/0°C) | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
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| Month | Boise | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/25°F (3.2°/-4.1°C) | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.1°C) | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) |
| Mar | 55°/34°F (12.6°/1.3°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) |
| Apr | 62°/39°F (16.8°/4.1°C) | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 72°/47°F (22.0°/8.1°C) | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 81°/54°F (27.4°/12.1°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) |
| Jul | 91°/60°F (32.9°/15.8°C) | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) |
| Sep | 79°/51°F (26.0°/10.6°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 65°/41°F (18.2°/4.9°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) |
| Nov | 48°/32°F (9.0°/-0.1°C) | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 38°/24°F (3.1°/-4.4°C) | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Idaho?
On average Maryland is around 17% pricier than Idaho, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Maryland?
Budget about $21,874 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?
Idaho performs better than Maryland across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Maryland compared to Idaho?
Maryland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Idaho leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in Maryland compared to Idaho?
The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 64°F in Boise. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Boise gets 11.7 in.
