Baltimore is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Baltimore to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,566
$1,619
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,479
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$67,058
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$229,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
104.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$3,354
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$157
👥 People living there
344,521
573,243
Commute to work
27.4 min
29.1 min
College degree
29.7%
36.1%
Own their home
46.2%
47.5%
Below poverty line
12.4%
19.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Baltimore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $76,530 | -37% in Baltimore |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $132,400 | -32% in Baltimore |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $99,550 | -27% in Baltimore |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $76,400 | -25% in Baltimore |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $73,810 | -25% in Baltimore |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $131,990 | -18% in Baltimore |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $62,380 | -18% in Baltimore |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,460 | $37,420 | -16% in Baltimore |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Baltimore cheaper to live in?
Baltimore is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,619 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in Baltimore to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $55,203 a year gives the same standard of living in Baltimore.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Baltimore?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $67,058 in Baltimore, 53% more in Anaheim.