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Moving from Ohio to Maryland

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros. vs. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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Living now

Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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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
Ohio
92.8
Maryland
105.0
Maryland has 13% higher overall price level
Housing index
Ohio
73.0
Maryland
121.1
Maryland has 66% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Ohio
98.2
Maryland
101.2
Maryland has 3.1% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Ohio
98.9
Maryland
100.7
Maryland has 1.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland has 91% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Ohio
98.6
Maryland
101.0
Maryland has 2.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Ohio
$239,800
Maryland
$436,300
Maryland is 82% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Ohio
$878/mo
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Maryland is 67% 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
Ohio
84°F
Maryland
87°F
Maryland is 3.6% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Ohio
21°F
Maryland
25°F
Maryland is 19% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Ohio
51°F
Maryland
55°F
Maryland is 7.4% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Ohio
178
Maryland
198
Maryland has 11% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Ohio
40 in
Maryland
44 in
Maryland is 11% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Ohio
42
Maryland
43
Maryland has 2.4% higher AQI
Snow / year
Ohio
25 in
Maryland
28 in
Maryland is 12% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Ohio?

Maryland's overall price level is roughly 105.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.4 for Ohio — 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?

Ohio tops out at 2.75% 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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