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Moving from Maryland to Florida
A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay. vs. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.
Maryland
Capital: Annapolis
Median household income $98,461 · winter low 25°F · 198 sunny days
DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.
Florida
Capital: Tallahassee
Median household income $67,917 · winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days
No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.
Florida has an overall price level 103.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.
Summer high 91°F · Winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days/yr.
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See the full comparisonFrequently asked
Is it cheaper to live in Florida than Maryland?
Florida's overall price level is roughly 99.6 (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. Florida tops out at 0%.
How long do I have to register my vehicle in Florida?
Most Florida residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.