Skip to content

Free comparison

Moving from Connecticut to Maryland

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Wealthy NYC commuter belt, top schools, high taxes. vs. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

CT state flag
Living now

Connecticut

Capital: Hartford

Median household income $90,213 · winter low 19°F · 194 sunny days

Wealthy NYC commuter belt, top schools, high taxes.

MD state flag
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
Connecticut
103.6
Maryland
105.0
Maryland has 1.3% higher overall price level
Housing index
Connecticut
117.0
Maryland
121.1
Maryland has 3.4% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Connecticut
100.9
Maryland
101.2
Utilities index (modeled)
Connecticut
100.5
Maryland
100.7
Electricity rate
Connecticut
30.5 ¢/kWh
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland has 18% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Connecticut
100.7
Maryland
101.0
Median home value
Connecticut
$396,900
Maryland
$436,300
Maryland is 9.9% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Connecticut
$1,275/mo
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Maryland is 15% more expensive 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
Connecticut
84°F
Maryland
87°F
Maryland is 3.6% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Connecticut
19°F
Maryland
25°F
Maryland is 32% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Connecticut
50°F
Maryland
55°F
Maryland is 11% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Connecticut
194
Maryland
198
Maryland has 2.1% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Connecticut
50 in
Maryland
44 in
Maryland is 12% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Connecticut
25
Maryland
43
Maryland has 72% higher AQI
Snow / year
Connecticut
39 in
Maryland
28 in
Maryland is 28% less annual snowfall

Get the full ConnecticutMaryland report

Schools, healthcare, taxes, transportation, lifestyle, crime, family fit, move logistics, AI assistant, and 90-day timeline.

See the full comparison

Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Connecticut?

Maryland's overall price level is roughly 105.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 108.4 for Connecticut — 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?

Connecticut tops out at 6.99% 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.

Related comparisons