salaryParadise is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,619
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$142
👥 People living there
573,243
185,913
Commute to work
29.1 min
23.2 min
College degree
36.1%
24.1%
Own their home
47.5%
41.9%
Below poverty line
19.7%
17.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,170 | $27,110 | -25% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $73,810 | $59,280 | -20% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $117,040 | $97,290 | -17% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $65,040 | -15% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $132,400 | $150,510 | +14% in Paradise |
| Cashier | $33,760 | $29,360 | -13% in Paradise |
| Warehouse Worker | $43,250 | $38,940 | -10% in Paradise |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,990 | $144,060 | +9% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $57,547 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Paradise?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $63,836 in Paradise, 5% more in Baltimore.