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Moving from New Hampshire to Maryland

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak. vs. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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New Hampshire

Capital: Concord

Median household income $90,845 · winter low 14°F · 197 sunny days

No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.

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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.

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

Overall price index
New Hampshire
104.2
Maryland
105.0
Maryland has 0.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
New Hampshire
114.9
Maryland
121.1
Maryland has 5.3% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Hampshire
101.0
Maryland
101.2
Utilities index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.6
Maryland
100.7
Electricity rate
New Hampshire
26.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland has 33% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.8
Maryland
101.0
Median home value
New Hampshire
$458,800
Maryland
$436,300
Maryland is 4.9% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Hampshire
$1,250/mo
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Maryland is 18% 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
New Hampshire
81°F
Maryland
87°F
Maryland is 7.4% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New Hampshire
14°F
Maryland
25°F
Maryland is 79% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Hampshire
44°F
Maryland
55°F
Maryland is 24% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Hampshire
197
Maryland
198
Maryland has 0.5% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Hampshire
47 in
Maryland
44 in
Maryland is 5.4% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Hampshire
42
Maryland
43
Maryland has 2.4% higher AQI
Snow / year
New Hampshire
78 in
Maryland
28 in
Maryland is 64% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than New Hampshire?

Maryland's overall price level is roughly 105.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.4 for New Hampshire — 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?

New Hampshire tops out at 0% 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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