Oakland, Maryland vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 21.7% more expensive than Oakland, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $60,867 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Oakland, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
81% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Oakland, Maryland
Oakland, MD vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Oakland, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  81.1% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher