Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 5.6% less expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 12% (104.5 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $79,455 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Baltimore | Houston vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 104.5 | -5.6% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 102.4 | -1.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 118.2 | -11.6% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 110.2 | -13.5% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 101.5 | -5.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 106.4 | -6.5% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Baltimore | $52,970 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Baltimore | $105,939 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Baltimore | $158,909 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.