State College, Pennsylvania vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 9.1% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $63,655 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Baltimore
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to State College, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  71.3% higher
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower