Moving to Maryland from Utah

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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

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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

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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?

Violent crime rateFBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2023

incidents per 100,000 people per year

UT
224
MD
420
Property crime rateFBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2023

incidents per 100,000 people per year

UT
1576
MD
2043

Utah performs better than Maryland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Uninsured rateUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of people without health insurance

UT
8.1%
MD
6.0%
Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

UT
32.3%
MD
33.4%

Utah generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maryland leads in uninsured rate.

What about housing?

Median home valueUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

typical price of a home

UT
$455,000
MD
$397,700
Median rentUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

typical monthly gross rent

UT
$1,405
MD
$1,662

Utah generally does better on what about housing?, though Maryland leads in median home value.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

UT
92.9%
MD
91.6%
Average commuteUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

minutes each way to work

UT
22 min
MD
32 min

Utah performs better than Maryland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

UT
3.5%
MD
3.7%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

UT
$66,207
MD
$69,127

Utah generally does better on employment & economy, though Maryland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2020

average years of life at birth

UT
78.6 yrs
MD
76.8 yrs
Bachelor's degree or higherUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of adults with a 4-year college degree

UT
21%
MD
29%

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.

Salt Lake CityRain: 16.1 in/yr (409 mm)
64°/42°F

Avg. annual high / low

AnnapolisRain: 47.3 in/yr (1201 mm)
68°/50°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsSalt Lake CityAnnapolis
Jan–Mar45°/27°F (7°/-3°C)50°/33°F (10°/0°C)
Apr–Jun72°/48°F (22°/9°C)77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep87°/60°F (31°/16°C)86°/69°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec51°/32°F (10°/0°C)59°/42°F (15°/6°C)
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MonthSalt Lake CityAnnapolis
Jan37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C)44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C)
Feb43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C)48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C)
Mar54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C)
Apr62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C)68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C)
May72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C)77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C)
Jun83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C)86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C)
Jul93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C)89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C)
Aug90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C)87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C)
Sep79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C)81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C)
Oct65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C)69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C)
Nov49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C)59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C)
Dec38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°C)48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service 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.

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