Baltimore, Maryland vs. Albany, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, California is 134.1% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $189,591 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
575% more expensive in Albany
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Albany, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.1% 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)
  765.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher