Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 6.4% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 14% (118.2 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $70,456 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Raleigh | Baltimore vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 98.2 | +6.4% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 96.6 | +5.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 103.5 | +14.2% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 89.0 | +23.9% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 98.2 | +3.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 97.0 | +9.6% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Raleigh | $46,971 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Raleigh | $93,942 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Raleigh | $140,913 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.