Cost of Living in Baltimore
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Baltimore, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Baltimore is below the New York City baseline (composite index 67 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)54
Groceries index82
Dining out index78
Transport index54
Utilities index68
Median annual salary$64,000
Minimum wage$15.00/hr
State income tax rate5.75%
Est. monthly childcare$1,350
Est. monthly healthcare premium$470
YoY inflation2.9%
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