Baltimore, Maryland vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 130.0% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $195,509 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
554% more expensive in Alameda
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.0% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  763.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher