What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Baltimore, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 257% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Baltimore, Maryland?

A salary of $34,000 in Baltimore, Maryland should increase to $56,083 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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BALTIMORE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Baltimore, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 65.0% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $56,083 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.

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• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Washington
than in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, MD vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Baltimore, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

65.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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16.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

387.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

8.8% higher

Health

12.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.3% higher

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