Baltimore, Maryland vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 16.0% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $117,612 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Paducah
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Baltimore, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower