What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Baltimore, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 257% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Baltimore, Maryland?

A salary of $42,000 in Baltimore, Maryland should increase to $69,279 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BALTIMORE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Baltimore, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 65.0% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $69,279 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Washington
than in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, MD vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Baltimore, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

65.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

387.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

8.8% higher

Health

12.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Baltimore, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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