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Moving from Maryland to Connecticut

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

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Maryland

Capital: Annapolis

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

DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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Connecticut

Capital: Hartford

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

Wealthy NYC commuter belt, top schools, high taxes.

Connecticut has an overall price level 103.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Maryland
105.0
Connecticut
103.6
Connecticut has 1.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
Maryland
121.1
Connecticut
117.0
Connecticut has 3.3% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Maryland
101.2
Connecticut
100.9
Utilities index (modeled)
Maryland
100.7
Connecticut
100.5
Electricity rate
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Connecticut
30.5 ¢/kWh
Connecticut has 15% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Maryland
101.0
Connecticut
100.7
Median home value
Maryland
$436,300
Connecticut
$396,900
Connecticut is 9.0% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Connecticut
$1,275/mo
Connecticut is 13% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 84°F · Winter low 19°F · 194 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Maryland
87°F
Connecticut
84°F
Connecticut is 3.4% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Maryland
25°F
Connecticut
19°F
Connecticut is 24% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Maryland
55°F
Connecticut
50°F
Connecticut is 10.0% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Maryland
198
Connecticut
194
Connecticut has 2.0% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Maryland
44 in
Connecticut
50 in
Connecticut is 14% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Maryland
43
Connecticut
25
Connecticut has 42% lower AQI
Snow / year
Maryland
28 in
Connecticut
39 in
Connecticut is 39% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Connecticut than Maryland?

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

Maryland tops out at 6.5% income tax. Connecticut tops out at 6.99%.

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

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

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