What is a pro or con of living in Baltimore, Marylandcompared to Martinsburg, West Virginia?

Transportation is 45% more expensive in Baltimore.

What salary do I need to live in Baltimore, Maryland copmared to Martinsburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Martinsburg, West Virginia should increase to $50,892 in Baltimore, Maryland (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.

MARTINSBURG vs. BALTIMORE
Cost of Living Comparison

Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 1.8% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,892 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
45% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia

Martinsburg, WV vs. Baltimore, MD

Compared to Martinsburg, Baltimore is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

18.8% higher

Commute

45.7% higher

Health

31.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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