Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 12.4% more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,219 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
66% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Spartanburg, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower