Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 8.7% more expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 44% (170.4 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $69,004 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Baltimore | Los Angeles vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 104.5 | +8.7% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 102.4 | +4.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 118.2 | +44.2% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 110.2 | +43.9% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 101.5 | +2.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 106.4 | +6.5% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Baltimore | $46,003 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Baltimore | $92,006 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Baltimore | $138,008 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.