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Moving from Vermont to Maryland

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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Vermont

Capital: Montpelier

Median household income $74,014 · winter low 9°F · 152 sunny days

Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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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
Vermont
98.0
Maryland
105.0
Maryland has 7.1% higher overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Maryland
121.1
Maryland has 40% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Maryland
101.2
Maryland has 1.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Maryland
100.7
Maryland has 1.1% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland has 49% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Maryland
101.0
Maryland has 1.4% higher transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Maryland
$436,300
Maryland is 24% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Maryland is 35% 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
Vermont
80°F
Maryland
87°F
Maryland is 8.8% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Maryland
25°F
Maryland is 178% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Maryland
55°F
Maryland is 28% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Maryland
198
Maryland has 30% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Maryland
44 in
Maryland is 1.6% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Maryland
43
Maryland has 2.4% higher AQI
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Maryland
28 in
Maryland is 69% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Vermont?

Maryland's overall price level is roughly 105.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.3 for Vermont — 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?

Vermont tops out at 8.75% 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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