Charleston, West Virginia vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 12.9% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,642 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Charleston, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  37.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher