What is a pro or con of living in Baltimore, Marylandcompared to St. Albans, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Baltimore.

What salary do I need to live in Baltimore, Maryland copmared to St. Albans, West Virginia?

A salary of $48,200 in St. Albans, West Virginia should increase to $55,008 in Baltimore, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ST. ALBANS vs. BALTIMORE
Cost of Living Comparison

St. Albans, West Virginia vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 14.1% more expensive than St. Albans, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,008 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Albans, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than St. Albans, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Baltimore
than in St. Albans, West Virginia

St. Albans, WV vs. Baltimore, MD

Compared to St. Albans, Baltimore is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.5% higher

Commute

29.4% higher

Health

37.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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St. Albans, West Virginia vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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St. Albans, WV vs. Baltimore, MD

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