Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 6.4% more expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 28% (151.3 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $70,515 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Baltimore | Seattle vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 104.5 | +6.4% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 102.4 | +1.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 118.2 | +28.0% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 110.2 | -15.8% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 101.5 | +5.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 106.4 | +2.6% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Baltimore | $47,010 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Baltimore | $94,020 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Baltimore | $141,030 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.