Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 2.0% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 9% (118.2 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $76,567 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Sacramento | Baltimore vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 106.7 | -2.0% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 105.2 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 130.2 | -9.2% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 151.3 | -27.1% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 100.3 | +1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 101.3 | +5.0% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Sacramento | $51,045 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Sacramento | $102,089 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Sacramento | $153,134 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.