A single person needs roughly $4,346 per month to live in Baltimore, including about $1,700 for a one-bedroom rental. That works out to a pre-tax salary of around $134,000 per year to live comfortably.

Is Baltimore expensive to live in?▾

Baltimore has a cost-of-living index of 106, which is 6% above the US average of 100 — rated "Above average". Rent is about 13% higher than the national average.

What salary do you need to live in Baltimore?▾

To cover typical costs comfortably (a 50/30/20 budget), a single person needs a pre-tax salary of about $134,000 per year in Baltimore. Families or higher savers will need more.

Estimates for 2024 based on BEA Regional Price Parities + U.S. Census Bureau ACS. For general comparison only, not exact budgeting. Published 2026-06-03.

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