Charleston, Illinois vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 29.0% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $148,298 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Charleston, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  116.7% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher