Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 12.3% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 50% (118.2 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $66,808 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Louisville/Jefferson County | Baltimore vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 93.1 | +12.3% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 96.2 | +6.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 78.6 | +50.5% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 75.0 | +47.0% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 96.8 | +4.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 93.2 | +14.1% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $44,539 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $89,077 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $133,616 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.