Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 1.1% less expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 3% (121.2 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $75,850 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Baltimore | Phoenix vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 104.5 | -1.1% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 102.4 | -7.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 118.2 | +2.6% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 110.2 | -15.3% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 101.5 | +2.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 106.4 | -0.6% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Baltimore | $50,567 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Baltimore | $101,133 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Baltimore | $151,700 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.