Paducah, Kentucky vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 19.0% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $91,657 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Paducah, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  75.7% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher