Quick answer
Overall prices in the Washington, DC metro were 108.9 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Washington is 4.2% more expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 28% (151.1 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Washington buys about what $71,971 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Washington | Baltimore | Washington vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.9 | 104.5 | +4.2% |
| Goods | 104.8 | 102.4 | +2.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.1 | 118.2 | +27.9% |
| Utilities | 106.7 | 110.2 | -3.2% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 101.5 | +0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 114.8 | 106.4 | +7.9% |
| $50,000 in Washington equals in Baltimore | $47,981 | ||
| $100,000 in Washington equals in Baltimore | $95,962 | ||
| $150,000 in Washington equals in Baltimore | $143,943 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.