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Moving from Colorado to Maryland

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed. vs. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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Living now

Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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Moving to

Maryland

Capital: Annapolis

Median household income $98,461 · winter low 25°F · 198 sunny days

DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

Maryland has an overall price level 105.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Colorado
103.1
Maryland
105.0
Maryland has 1.9% higher overall price level
Housing index
Colorado
127.4
Maryland
121.1
Maryland has 4.9% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Colorado
100.8
Maryland
101.2
Utilities index (modeled)
Colorado
100.5
Maryland
100.7
Electricity rate
Colorado
16.7 ¢/kWh
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland has 114% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Colorado
100.6
Maryland
101.0
Median home value
Colorado
$574,600
Maryland
$436,300
Maryland is 24% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Colorado
$1,627/mo
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Maryland is 9.6% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 25°F · 198 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Colorado
86°F
Maryland
87°F
Maryland is 1.2% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Colorado
18°F
Maryland
25°F
Maryland is 39% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Colorado
46°F
Maryland
55°F
Maryland is 20% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Colorado
245
Maryland
198
Maryland has 19% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Colorado
17 in
Maryland
44 in
Maryland is 165% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Colorado
74
Maryland
43
Maryland has 42% lower AQI
Snow / year
Colorado
69 in
Maryland
28 in
Maryland is 59% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Colorado?

Maryland's overall price level is roughly 105.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 103 for Colorado — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Colorado tops out at 4.4% income tax. Maryland tops out at 6.5%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Maryland?

Most Maryland residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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