Durham, North Carolina vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 6.4% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,465 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Durham, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% lower
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher