Baltimore, Maryland vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 83.8% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $156,221 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Seattle
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Baltimore, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.8% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  525.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher