Modesto, California vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 20.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $79,460 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Modesto, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower