Moving to Maryland from Wyoming

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Wyoming to Maryland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Wyoming to Maryland, you would find that Maryland is 13.0% more expensive than Wyoming. A $75,000 salary in Wyoming would need to be roughly $83,332 in Maryland to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Annapolis averages 68°F vs 58°F in Cheyenne, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Wyoming to Maryland.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 $83,332

To maintain the same standard of living in Maryland

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 0.3% more

Groceries

pay 34.7% more

Transportation

pay 6.7% more

Housing

pay 1.4% more

Childcare

pay 39.7% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.6% 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Wyoming to Maryland.

Is it safe?

Violent crime rate FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2023

incidents per 100,000 people per year

WY
190
MD
420
Property crime rate FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2023

incidents per 100,000 people per year

WY
1458
MD
2043

Wyoming performs better than Maryland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Uninsured rate US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of people without health insurance

WY
11.2%
MD
6.0%
Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

WY
34.6%
MD
33.4%

Maryland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Wyoming leads in diabetes rate.

What about housing?

Median home value US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

typical price of a home

WY
$285,100
MD
$397,700
Median rent US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

typical monthly gross rent

WY
$968
MD
$1,662

Wyoming performs better than Maryland across all what about housing? metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

WY
89.3%
MD
91.6%
Average commute US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

minutes each way to work

WY
18 min
MD
32 min

Wyoming generally does better on infrastructure, though Maryland leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WY
3.6%
MD
3.7%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WY
$67,568
MD
$69,127

Maryland generally does better on employment & economy, though Wyoming leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2020

average years of life at birth

WY
76.3 yrs
MD
76.8 yrs
Bachelor's degree or higher US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of adults with a 4-year college degree

WY
20%
MD
29%

Maryland performs significantly better than Wyoming across all family life metrics.

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.

Cheyenne Rain: 15.9 in/yr (405 mm)
58° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Cheyenne Annapolis
Jan–Mar 42°/20°F (6°/-6°C) 50°/33°F (10°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/40°F (18°/4°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/52°F (26°/11°C) 86°/69°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/25°F (9°/-4°C) 59°/42°F (15°/6°C)
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Month Cheyenne Annapolis
Jan 40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C) 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C)
Feb 40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C) 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C)
Mar 47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C) 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C)
Apr 55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C) 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C)
May 65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C) 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C)
Jun 75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C) 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C)
Jul 83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C) 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C)
Aug 81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C) 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C)
Sep 72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C)
Oct 59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C)
Nov 47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C) 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C)
Dec 38°/17°F (3.4°/-8.2°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 Wyoming?

No — Maryland is on average about 11% more expensive than Wyoming. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Maryland?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $20,833 in Maryland on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).

Is Maryland safe?

Wyoming performs better than Maryland across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Maryland compared to Wyoming?

Maryland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Wyoming leads in diabetes rate.

What's the weather like in Maryland compared to Wyoming?

The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 58°F in Cheyenne. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Cheyenne gets 15.9 in.

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