Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 11.2% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 49% (118.2 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $67,417 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Cleveland | Baltimore vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 93.9 | +11.2% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 93.6 | +9.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 79.4 | +48.8% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 96.0 | +14.8% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 98.9 | +2.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 92.6 | +14.9% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Cleveland | $44,945 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Cleveland | $89,890 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Cleveland | $134,834 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.