Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 18.3% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,045 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Fairmont, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  70.6% higher
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher