salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,651
$1,619
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,479
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$67,058
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$229,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
104.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$3,354
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$157
👥 People living there
288,976
573,243
Commute to work
18.8 min
29.1 min
College degree
38.7%
36.1%
Own their home
63.9%
47.5%
Below poverty line
8.9%
19.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Baltimore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $36,170 | +39% in Baltimore |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $138,900 | +34% in Baltimore |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $76,530 | -33% in Baltimore |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $63,200 | -32% in Baltimore |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $63,180 | -26% in Baltimore |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $65,590 | -20% in Baltimore |
| Nurse Practitioner | $157,430 | $131,990 | -16% in Baltimore |
| Pharmacist | $162,980 | $138,110 | -15% in Baltimore |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Baltimore cheaper to live in?
Anchorage and Baltimore cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Baltimore to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $59,469 a year gives the same standard of living in Baltimore.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Baltimore?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $67,058 in Baltimore, 66% more in Anchorage.