Baltimore, Maryland vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 15.0% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $73,604 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Baltimore, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher