Quick answer
Overall prices in the Detroit, MI metro were 100.3 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Detroit is 4.0% less expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 20% (94.7 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Detroit buys about what $78,132 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Detroit | Baltimore | Detroit vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.3 | 104.5 | -4.0% |
| Goods | 98.8 | 102.4 | -3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.7 | 118.2 | -19.9% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 110.2 | -2.9% |
| Other services | 102.6 | 101.5 | +1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.6 | 106.4 | -5.4% |
| $50,000 in Detroit equals in Baltimore | $52,088 | ||
| $100,000 in Detroit equals in Baltimore | $104,177 | ||
| $150,000 in Detroit equals in Baltimore | $156,265 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.