salaryBaltimore is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,619
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$131
👥 People living there
573,243
1,389,526
Commute to work
29.1 min
23.5 min
College degree
36.1%
51%
Own their home
47.5%
47.3%
Below poverty line
19.7%
11%
Unemployment
6.5%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $110,400 | +44% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $139,520 | +40% in San Diego |
| Lawyer | $132,400 | $178,220 | +35% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $97,000 | +27% in San Diego |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,990 | $163,860 | +24% in San Diego |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,420 | $46,440 | +24% in San Diego |
| Pharmacist | $138,110 | $165,130 | +20% in San Diego |
| Physician Assistant | $138,790 | $165,160 | +19% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Baltimore is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,619 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $64,249 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or San Diego?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $116,561 in San Diego, 42% more in San Diego.