Muscle Shoals, Alabama vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 10.1% more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $82,601 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
89% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals, AL vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Muscle Shoals, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  55.3% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher