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Moving from Maryland to Florida: Costs, Distance & What to Know

Last reviewed 2026-09-07 · Next review due 2026-10-05

A typical 3-bedroom move from Maryland to Florida runs about $4,200-$6,720 nationally (use the calculator for a number based on your actual move). In the most recent Census-based year available (2024 American Community Survey 5-Year data, per USAFacts, page updated May 14, 2026), about 16,400 people made this exact move — from Maryland to Florida.

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Who is making this move

Directional flow counts and rankings here are drawn directly from each state's own already-published, Census-sourced migration snapshot — see the Maryland and Florida moving cost hubs for the full picture of who moves in and out of each state, not just this one corridor.

MarylandFlorida
16,400
FloridaMaryland
(not available)

Data year: 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year data, per USAFacts, page updated May 14, 2026

Side by side

 MarylandFlorida
Population6,265,34723,462,518
Major metroBaltimoreMiami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach
Income taxgraduated state rate of 2.00%-6.50%, plus a county-level "piggyback" income tax (2.25%-3.20%) that every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies on…No personal income tax

See the full Maryland moving cost hub and Florida moving cost hub for each state’s complete migration, cost and relocation picture.

Typical moving costs

These are national moving-industry planning ranges scaled by home size, not Maryland-to-Florida-specific pricing — the same benchmarks used across every state hub and route page on this site. Once enough priced Maryland↔Florida city-pair corridors are live, this table can be replaced with a real corridor-specific range.

National planning ranges by home size for local and long-distance moves
Home sizeLocalLong-distance
Studio$600-$1,050$1,250-$2,000
1 Bedroom$800-$1,400$2,000-$3,200
2 Bedroom$1,100-$1,925$3,000-$4,800
3 Bedroom$1,400-$2,450$4,200-$6,720
4 Bedroom$1,800-$3,150$5,500-$8,800
5+ Bedroom$2,200-$3,850$7,000-$11,200

For a number tailored to your actual move, use the moving cost calculator.

New-resident deadlines

StateTopicRequirement
MarylandDriver's license & vehicle registration

New Maryland residents must obtain a Maryland driver's license and title/register their vehicle within 60 days of establishing residency — the MVA guide covers both in a single visit.

MarylandVehicle registration enforcement

The MVA's "Plate Where You Live" initiative reiterates the 60-day registration window and outlines escalating enforcement (a 60-day grace period after formal notice, with penalties including possible booting/towing by 120 days for non-compliance), with new enforcement measures taking effect October 1, 2026.

FloridaDriver's license

New FL residents must get a Florida driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.

FloridaVehicle registration

Registration and FL-minimum insurance required within 10 days — a notably short window.

Live city-to-city routes

No published city-to-city route pages between Maryland and Florida yet — they will appear here as they publish.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Florida?

National planning ranges for a long-distance move run $4,200-$6,720 for a 3-bedroom home, scaling down to $1,250-$2,000 for a studio. These are the same national benchmarks used across every route on this site, not a Maryland-Florida-specific figure — use the moving cost calculator for a number based on your actual move.

How many people move from Maryland to Florida each year?

About 16,400 people made this move in 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year data, per USAFacts, page updated May 14, 2026, per Census Bureau state-to-state migration data.

Do I need a new driver's license after moving from Maryland to Florida?

New FL residents must get a Florida driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.

What's the income tax difference between Maryland and Florida?

Maryland: graduated state rate of 2.00%-6.50%, plus a county-level "piggyback" income tax (2.25%-3.20%) that every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies on…. Florida: No personal income tax.

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