Lafayette, Indiana vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 15.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $86,241 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
73% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Lafayette, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  73.3% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher