St. Louis, Missouri vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 10.4% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $55,200 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Baltimore
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to St. Louis, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher