Cost of Living Calculator - Baltimore, Maryland vs Solvang, California


The cost of living in Solvang, California is 94.0% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $96,988 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
517% more expensive in Solvang
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs Solvang, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.0% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  578.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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