Moving to Maryland from Sierra Leone
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sierra Leone to Maryland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sierra Leone to Maryland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Annapolis averages 68°F vs 86°F in Freetown, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Sierra Leone to Maryland.
people moved from Sierra Leone to United States · OECD (latest data available)
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
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Sierra Leone
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Maryland compared to Sierra Leone.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Sierra Leone performs better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Maryland performs significantly better than Sierra Leone 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Sierra Leone leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Maryland performs significantly better than Sierra Leone 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 | Freetown | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
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| Month | Freetown | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) |
| Mar | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) |
| Apr | 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) |
| Jul | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) |
| Sep | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) |
| Nov | 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) |
Data:
Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sierra Leone 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.
Sierra Leone passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Sierra Leone
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Sierra Leone and Maryland are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Maryland compared to Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone performs better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Maryland compared to Sierra Leone?
The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 86°F in Freetown. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Freetown gets 116.0 in.
What language do they speak in Maryland?
Both Sierra Leone and Maryland share the same official language: English.
