Oakland, California vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 48.3% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $39,831 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Oakland, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower