Salem, Virginia vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 4.0% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,993 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
64% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Salem, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  64.8% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower