Valley Bend, West Virginia vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 28.8% more expensive than Valley Bend, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $96,580 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Bend, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Valley Bend, West Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
65% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Valley Bend, West Virginia
Valley Bend, WV vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Valley Bend, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% higher
  Commute
  65.4% higher
  Health
  37.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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