Moving to Maryland from Rhode Island
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Rhode Island to Maryland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Rhode Island to Maryland, you would find that Maryland is 2.1% more expensive than Rhode Island. A $75,000 salary in Rhode Island would need to be roughly $69,115 in Maryland to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Rhode Island to Maryland.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $69,115
To maintain the same standard of living in Maryland
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 11.6% less
Groceries
pay 0.8% more
Transportation
pay 4.5% less
Housing
pay 17.9% less
Childcare
pay 19.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.6% less
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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Rhode Island to Maryland.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Rhode Island 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
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
Rhode Island 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 performs significantly 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
Rhode Island 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 | Providence | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/49°F (20°/9°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/35°F (12°/2°C) | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
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| Month | Providence | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/21°F (3.0°/-6.1°C) | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 40°/24°F (4.6°/-4.7°C) | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) |
| Mar | 48°/30°F (8.8°/-1.1°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) |
| Apr | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.2°C) | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.2°C) | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.7°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) |
| Jul | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.3°C) | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) |
| Sep | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.9°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.6°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) |
| Nov | 53°/36°F (11.8°/2.1°C) | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.2°C) | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Rhode Island?
Yes — Maryland is on average about 8% cheaper than Rhode Island. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Maryland?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $17,279 in Maryland on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Maryland safe?
Rhode Island performs better than Maryland across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Maryland compared to Rhode Island?
Rhode Island generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maryland leads in adult smoking rate.
What's the weather like in Maryland compared to Rhode Island?
The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 61°F in Providence. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Providence gets 47.2 in.
