Moving to El Salvador from Maryland

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Maryland to El Salvador — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Maryland to El Salvador, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — San Salvador averages 87°F vs 68°F in Annapolis, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Maryland to El Salvador, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
5,488 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United States live in El Salvador · UN DESA

Who's moving to El Salvador?

Top countries of origin for El Salvador's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Maryland and El Salvador stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MD
33.4%
SV
24.6%

El Salvador performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MD
91.6%
SV
63.0%

Maryland performs better than El Salvador across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MD
3.7%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$69,127
SV
$11,300

Maryland generally does better on employment & economy, though El Salvador leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
76.8 yrs
SV
75.4 yrs

Maryland performs better than El Salvador across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Annapolis Rain: 47.3 in/yr (1201 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Annapolis San Salvador
Jan–Mar 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Annapolis San Salvador
Jan 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and El Salvador. To live, work, or study long-term in El Salvador, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check El Salvador's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter El Salvador without a visa.
El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
El Salvador passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from El Salvador?

Working remotely from El Salvador's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Maryland and El Salvador.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Maryland?

El Salvador performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in El Salvador compared to Maryland?

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 68°F in Annapolis. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Annapolis gets 47.3 in.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Maryland, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SV
Population 5,773,552 6,568,745
Currency United States Dollar ($) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +503
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 911