Moving to Maryland from Utah
What to Expect
Considering a move from Utah to Maryland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Utah to Maryland, you would find that Maryland is 23.1% more expensive than Utah. A $75,000 salary in Utah would need to be roughly $87,239 in Maryland to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Utah and Maryland.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $87,239
To maintain the same standard of living in Maryland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 6.3% more
Groceries
pay 33.5% more
Transportation
pay 4.6% more
Housing
pay 7.4% more
Childcare
pay 92.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.3% 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 Maryland compared to Utah.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Utah 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
Utah 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
Utah generally does better on what about housing?, though Maryland leads in median home value.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Utah 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
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Utah generally does better on employment & economy, though Maryland leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Utah 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 | Salt Lake City | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/27°F (7°/-3°C) | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/60°F (31°/16°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/32°F (10°/0°C) | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
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| Month | Salt Lake City | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C) | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C) | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) |
| Mar | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) |
| Apr | 62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C) | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C) | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) |
| Jul | 93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C) | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C) | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) |
| Sep | 79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C) | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°C) | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Utah?
On average Maryland is around 16% pricier than Utah, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Maryland?
Budget about $21,810 for 3 months in Maryland (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Maryland safe?
Utah performs better than Maryland across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Maryland compared to Utah?
Utah generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maryland leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Maryland compared to Utah?
The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 64°F in Salt Lake City. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Salt Lake City gets 16.1 in.
