Moving to Rhode Island from Maryland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Maryland to Rhode Island? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Maryland to Rhode Island, you would find that Rhode Island is 3.4% more expensive than Maryland. A $75,000 salary in Maryland would need to be roughly $81,387 in Rhode Island to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Maryland and Rhode Island.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $81,387
To maintain the same standard of living in Rhode Island
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 13.7% more
Groceries
pay 2.3% more
Transportation
pay 15.9% more
Housing
pay 23.8% more
Childcare
pay 15.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.3% 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 Rhode Island compared to Maryland.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Rhode Island performs significantly 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
Rhode Island generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maryland leads in adult smoking rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Rhode Island 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
Maryland generally does better on infrastructure, though Rhode Island leads in average commute.
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 better than Rhode Island 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
Maryland generally does better on family life, though Rhode Island leads in life expectancy.
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 | Annapolis | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) | 68°/49°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) | 53°/35°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Annapolis | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) | 37°/21°F (3.0°/-6.1°C) |
| Feb | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) | 40°/24°F (4.6°/-4.7°C) |
| Mar | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) | 48°/30°F (8.8°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.2°C) |
| May | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.2°C) |
| Jun | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.7°C) |
| Jul | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.3°C) |
| Sep | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.9°C) |
| Oct | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) | 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) | 53°/36°F (11.8°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Rhode Island than Maryland?
On average Rhode Island is around 9% pricier than Maryland, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Rhode Island?
Budget about $20,347 for 3 months in Rhode Island (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Rhode Island safe?
Rhode Island performs significantly better than Maryland across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Rhode Island compared to Maryland?
Rhode Island generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maryland leads in adult smoking rate.
What's the weather like in Rhode Island compared to Maryland?
The average high temperature in Providence is 61°F, compared to 68°F in Annapolis. Providence receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Annapolis gets 47.3 in.
