What is a pro or con of living in Baltimore, Marylandcompared to Montgomery, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 42% more expensive in Baltimore.

What salary do I need to live in Baltimore, Maryland copmared to Montgomery, Alabama?

A salary of $110,000 in Montgomery, Alabama should increase to $129,922 in Baltimore, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONTGOMERY vs. BALTIMORE
Cost of Living Comparison

Montgomery, Alabama vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 18.1% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $129,922 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery, AL vs. Baltimore, MD

Compared to Montgomery, Baltimore is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% higher

Commute

52.8% higher

Health

30.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Montgomery, Alabama vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Montgomery, AL vs. Baltimore, MD

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