Baltimore, Maryland vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 19.1% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $119,058 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Baltimore, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% higher
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher