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Moving from Utah to Maryland

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes. vs. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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Utah

Capital: Salt Lake City

Median household income $89,168 · winter low 22°F · 222 sunny days

Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes.

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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
Utah
98.9
Maryland
105.0
Maryland has 6.2% higher overall price level
Housing index
Utah
107.8
Maryland
121.1
Maryland has 12% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Utah
99.7
Maryland
101.2
Maryland has 1.5% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Maryland
100.7
Maryland has 0.9% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Utah
13.2 ¢/kWh
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland has 172% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Maryland
101.0
Maryland has 1.2% higher transportation
Median home value
Utah
$545,200
Maryland
$436,300
Maryland is 20% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Utah
$1,343/mo
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Maryland is 9.5% 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
Utah
93°F
Maryland
87°F
Maryland is 6.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Utah
22°F
Maryland
25°F
Maryland is 14% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Utah
49°F
Maryland
55°F
Maryland is 12% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Utah
222
Maryland
198
Maryland has 11% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Utah
14 in
Maryland
44 in
Maryland is 208% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Utah
46
Maryland
43
Maryland has 6.5% lower AQI
Snow / year
Utah
52 in
Maryland
28 in
Maryland is 46% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Utah?

Maryland's overall price level is roughly 105.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.9 for Utah — 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?

Utah tops out at 4.5% 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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