Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 6.5% more expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 2% (118.2 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $70,391 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Austin | Baltimore vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 98.1 | +6.5% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 93.8 | +9.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 120.4 | -1.8% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 82.0 | +34.3% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 96.2 | +5.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 99.6 | +6.8% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Austin | $46,927 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Austin | $93,855 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Austin | $140,782 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.