Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 15.6% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 60% (118.2 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $64,894 buys in Oklahoma City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Oklahoma City | Baltimore vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 90.4 | +15.6% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 93.8 | +9.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 73.9 | +60.0% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 74.1 | +48.8% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 95.5 | +6.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 92.8 | +14.6% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Oklahoma City | $43,263 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Oklahoma City | $86,526 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Oklahoma City | $129,788 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.