Palo Alto, California vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 78.9% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $126,571 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Palo Alto, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.9% 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
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower