Mertztown, Pennsylvania vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 4.6% more expensive than Mertztown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,291 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mertztown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Mertztown, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Mertztown, Pennsylvania
Mertztown, PA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Mertztown, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower