Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 5.4% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 44% (118.2 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $79,261 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | San Jose | Baltimore vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 110.4 | -5.4% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 105.2 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 211.9 | -44.2% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 156.7 | -29.6% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 100.3 | +1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 119.3 | -10.8% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in San Jose | $52,841 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in San Jose | $105,681 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in San Jose | $158,522 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.