Des Moines, Washington vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 30.8% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,583 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Des Moines, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower

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