salaryBaltimore is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,619
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$151
👥 People living there
573,243
3,857,263
Commute to work
29.1 min
30.7 min
College degree
36.1%
38.5%
Own their home
47.5%
36%
Below poverty line
19.7%
16.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $121,980 | +59% in Los Angeles |
| Lawyer | $132,400 | $194,410 | +47% in Los Angeles |
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $135,560 | +36% in Los Angeles |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $101,860 | +33% in Los Angeles |
| Firefighter | $73,810 | $98,050 | +33% in Los Angeles |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,990 | $161,470 | +22% in Los Angeles |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $75,740 | +21% in Los Angeles |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,420 | $44,460 | +19% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Baltimore is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,619 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $65,213 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 24% more in Los Angeles.