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Moving from Texas to Maryland

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings. vs. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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Living now

Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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
Texas
97.1
Maryland
105.0
Maryland has 8.1% higher overall price level
Housing index
Texas
96.5
Maryland
121.1
Maryland has 25% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Texas
99.3
Maryland
101.2
Maryland has 2.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Texas
99.6
Maryland
100.7
Maryland has 1.2% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Texas
16.4 ¢/kWh
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland has 119% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Texas
99.4
Maryland
101.0
Maryland has 1.6% higher transportation
Median home value
Texas
$313,200
Maryland
$436,300
Maryland is 39% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Texas
$1,307/mo
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Maryland is 12% 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
Texas
96°F
Maryland
87°F
Maryland is 9.4% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Texas
38°F
Maryland
25°F
Maryland is 34% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Texas
232°F
Maryland
55°F
Maryland is 76% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Texas
28
Maryland
198
Maryland has 607% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Texas
57 in
Maryland
44 in
Maryland is 23% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Texas
3
Maryland
43
Maryland has 1333% higher AQI
Snow / year
28 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Texas?

Maryland's overall price level is roughly 105.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.3 for Texas — 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?

Texas 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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