Moving to Maryland from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Maryland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Maryland, you would find that Maryland is 7.8% more expensive than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly $67,762 in Maryland to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United States and Maryland.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $67,762
To maintain the same standard of living in Maryland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.7% less
Groceries
pay 16.1% more
Transportation
pay 6.9% more
Housing
pay 3.7% less
Childcare
pay 33.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.8% 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 20% less than cities in United States.
Compare cities head-to-head
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Maryland compared to United States.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Maryland performs significantly better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States performs better than Maryland 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
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Maryland leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United States performs better than Maryland 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 | Washington | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than United States?
On average Maryland is about 10% less expensive than United States, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Maryland?
Budget about $16,940 for 3 months in Maryland (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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 United States and Maryland are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Maryland compared to United States?
Maryland performs significantly better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Maryland compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Maryland?
Both United States and Maryland share the same official language: English.
