Moving to Maryland from Lesotho
What to Expect
Considering a move from Lesotho to Maryland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Lesotho to Maryland. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Lesotho to Maryland.
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Maryland compared to Lesotho.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Lesotho performs better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Maryland performs significantly better than Lesotho across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Maryland performs significantly better than Lesotho across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Maryland performs significantly better than Lesotho across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Maseru | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/39°F (20°/4°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/37°F (20°/3°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
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| Month | Maseru | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C) | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C) | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) |
| Mar | 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) |
| Apr | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C) | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) |
| Jul | 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C) | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C) | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) |
| Sep | 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) |
| Nov | 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C) | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C) | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) |
Data:
Lesotho Meteorological Services,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lesotho and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Lesotho passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Lesotho
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Maryland?
From major Maryland cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Lesotho and Maryland are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Maryland compared to Lesotho?
Lesotho performs better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Maryland compared to Lesotho?
The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 74°F in Maseru. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Maseru gets 25.3 in.
What language do they speak in Maryland?
The official language in Maryland is English. In Lesotho, the official languages are English and Sotho.
