Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 1.2% more expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 24% (146.9 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $74,082 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Baltimore | Denver vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 104.5 | +1.2% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 102.4 | -1.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 118.2 | +24.3% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 110.2 | -20.3% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 101.5 | -2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 106.4 | -0.5% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Baltimore | $49,388 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Baltimore | $98,776 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Baltimore | $148,164 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.