salaryAtlanta is 4% 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
$1,999
$1,619
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,479
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$67,058
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$229,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
104.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,354
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$157
👥 People living there
505,268
573,243
Commute to work
26.5 min
29.1 min
College degree
59.2%
36.1%
Own their home
46.4%
47.5%
Below poverty line
16.9%
19.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta 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 | Atlanta | Baltimore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $36,170 | +96% in Baltimore |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $73,810 | +56% in Baltimore |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $76,530 | +26% in Baltimore |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $138,790 | +24% in Baltimore |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $62,380 | +23% in Baltimore |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | $116,130 | +16% in Baltimore |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,060 | $74,860 | +15% in Baltimore |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | $100,500 | +14% in Baltimore |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Baltimore cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in Baltimore to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $62,656 a year gives the same standard of living in Baltimore.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Baltimore?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $67,058 in Baltimore, 38% more in Atlanta.