Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 13.0% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,519 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Philadelphia, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower