San Diego, California vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 43.1% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $19,922 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Baltimore
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to San Diego, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower