Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 2.0% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,307 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Grand Rapids, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower