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Moving from Tennessee to Maryland

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge. vs. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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Living now

Tennessee

Capital: Nashville

Median household income $67,631 · winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days

Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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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
Tennessee
91.9
Maryland
105.0
Maryland has 14% higher overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Maryland
121.1
Maryland has 53% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Maryland
101.2
Maryland has 3.3% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Maryland
100.7
Maryland has 2.0% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland has 138% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Maryland
101.0
Maryland has 2.7% higher transportation
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Maryland
$436,300
Maryland is 31% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Maryland is 25% 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
Tennessee
89°F
Maryland
87°F
Maryland is 2.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Maryland
25°F
Maryland is 17% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Tennessee
58°F
Maryland
55°F
Maryland is 4.7% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
207
Maryland
198
Maryland has 4.3% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
54 in
Maryland
44 in
Maryland is 18% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Tennessee
50
Maryland
43
Maryland has 14% lower AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
5 in
Maryland
28 in
Maryland is 460% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Tennessee?

Maryland's overall price level is roughly 105.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 91.9 for Tennessee — 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?

Tennessee 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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