Moving to Maryland from Montana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Montana to Maryland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Montana to Maryland, you would find that Maryland is 11.7% more expensive than Montana. A $75,000 salary in Montana would need to be roughly $81,249 in Maryland to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Annapolis averages 68°F vs 58°F in Helena, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Montana to Maryland.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $81,249
To maintain the same standard of living in Maryland
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 4.6% less
Groceries
pay 21.6% more
Transportation
pay 35.2% more
Housing
pay 0.6% less
Childcare
pay 33.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.5% 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 10% more than cities in Montana.
Compare cities head-to-head
Key Indicator Comparison
How Montana and Maryland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Montana generally does better on safety, though Maryland leads in violent crime rate.
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
Montana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maryland leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Montana 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
Montana 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 Montana leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Montana 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 | Helena | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 40°/18°F (4°/-8°C) | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/41°F (19°/5°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/50°F (27°/10°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 45°/22°F (7°/-6°C) | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
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| Month | Helena | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°/13°F (0.7°/-10.6°C) | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 39°/17°F (3.7°/-8.4°C) | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) |
| Mar | 48°/24°F (9.0°/-4.3°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) |
| Apr | 58°/32°F (14.3°/0.1°C) | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 67°/41°F (19.5°/4.9°C) | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 76°/49°F (24.3°/9.2°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) |
| Jul | 86°/54°F (29.8°/12.4°C) | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 85°/52°F (29.2°/11.2°C) | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) |
| Sep | 73°/43°F (22.6°/6.2°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 59°/33°F (14.8°/0.3°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) |
| Nov | 43°/22°F (6.2°/-5.6°C) | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 32°/12°F (-0.2°/-11.2°C) | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Montana?
Day-to-day costs in Maryland run about 8% higher than Montana on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Maryland?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around $20,312 in Maryland for everyday spending, before movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Maryland safe?
Montana generally does better on safety, though Maryland leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Maryland compared to Montana?
Montana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maryland leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Maryland compared to Montana?
The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 58°F in Helena. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Helena gets 11.2 in.
