Moving to Maryland from Wisconsin
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Wisconsin to Maryland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Wisconsin to Maryland, you would find that Maryland is 13.3% more expensive than Wisconsin. A $75,000 salary in Wisconsin would need to be roughly $88,232 in Maryland to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Annapolis averages 68°F vs 56°F in Madison, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Wisconsin to Maryland.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $88,232
To maintain the same standard of living in Maryland
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.5% more
Groceries
pay 28.6% more
Transportation
pay 21.0% more
Housing
pay 21.8% more
Childcare
pay 4.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.6% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Wisconsin to Maryland.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maryland leads in adult obesity rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Wisconsin performs better than Maryland across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Wisconsin 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Wisconsin leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Wisconsin 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 | Madison | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 33°/17°F (1°/-8°C) | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/46°F (20°/8°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/57°F (25°/14°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 44°/28°F (7°/-2°C) | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
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| Month | Madison | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C) | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C) | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) |
| Mar | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) |
| Apr | 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C) | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) |
| Nov | 44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C) | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°C) | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Wisconsin?
No — Maryland is on average about 18% more expensive than Wisconsin. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Maryland?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $22,058 in Maryland on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Maryland safe?
Wisconsin performs better than Maryland across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Maryland compared to Wisconsin?
Wisconsin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maryland leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in Maryland compared to Wisconsin?
The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 56°F in Madison. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Madison gets 34.5 in.
