Baltimore, Maryland vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 13.0% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,483 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% cheaper in Athens
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Athens, OH
Compared to Baltimore, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  52.2% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower