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Moving from Wyoming to Maryland

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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Wyoming

Capital: Cheyenne

Median household income $72,495 · winter low 13°F · 220 sunny days

Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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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
Wyoming
92.7
Maryland
105.0
Maryland has 13% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Maryland
121.1
Maryland has 70% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Maryland
101.2
Maryland has 3.1% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Maryland
100.7
Maryland has 1.9% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland has 164% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Maryland
101.0
Maryland has 2.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Maryland
$436,300
Maryland is 29% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Maryland is 88% 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
Wyoming
82°F
Maryland
87°F
Maryland is 6.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Maryland
25°F
Maryland is 92% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Maryland
55°F
Maryland is 27% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Maryland
198
Maryland has 10% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Maryland
44 in
Maryland is 231% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Maryland
43
Maryland has 2.4% higher AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Maryland
28 in
Maryland is 52% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Wyoming?

Maryland's overall price level is roughly 105.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.4 for Wyoming — 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?

Wyoming 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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