Quick answer
Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 3.6% more expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 26% (148.4 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $72,382 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Boston | Baltimore | Boston vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 104.5 | +3.6% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 102.4 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 118.2 | +25.6% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 110.2 | +35.0% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 101.5 | +2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 106.4 | +1.3% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Baltimore | $48,255 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Baltimore | $96,510 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Baltimore | $144,764 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.