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Moving from Indiana to Maryland

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500. vs. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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Living now

Indiana

Capital: Indianapolis

Median household income $67,173 · winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days

Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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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
Indiana
93.3
Maryland
105.0
Maryland has 12% higher overall price level
Housing index
Indiana
73.9
Maryland
121.1
Maryland has 64% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Indiana
98.3
Maryland
101.2
Maryland has 3.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Indiana
99.0
Maryland
100.7
Maryland has 1.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland has 101% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Indiana
98.7
Maryland
101.0
Maryland has 2.4% higher transportation
Median home value
Indiana
$243,500
Maryland
$436,300
Maryland is 79% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Indiana
$931/mo
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Maryland is 58% 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
Indiana
85°F
Maryland
87°F
Maryland is 2.4% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Indiana
22°F
Maryland
25°F
Maryland is 14% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Indiana
52°F
Maryland
55°F
Maryland is 5.8% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Indiana
186
Maryland
198
Maryland has 6.5% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Indiana
43 in
Maryland
44 in
Maryland is 3.0% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Indiana
56
Maryland
43
Maryland has 23% lower AQI
Snow / year
Indiana
20 in
Maryland
28 in
Maryland is 40% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Indiana?

Maryland's overall price level is roughly 105.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.4 for Indiana — 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?

Indiana tops out at 2.95% 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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