Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 1.8% less expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 4% (113.1 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $76,414 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Baltimore | Philadelphia vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 104.5 | -1.8% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 102.4 | -5.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 118.2 | -4.3% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 110.2 | +3.8% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 101.5 | +1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 106.4 | +0.1% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Baltimore | $50,942 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Baltimore | $101,885 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Baltimore | $152,827 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.