Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 5.0% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 8% (118.2 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $71,409 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Jacksonville | Baltimore vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 99.5 | +5.0% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 96.2 | +6.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 109.8 | +7.7% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 87.5 | +25.9% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 98.9 | +2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 99.6 | +6.8% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Jacksonville | $47,606 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Jacksonville | $95,212 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Jacksonville | $142,818 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.