salaryBaltimore is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,619
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$109
👥 People living there
573,243
754,195
Commute to work
29.1 min
26 min
College degree
36.1%
68.4%
Own their home
47.5%
43.7%
Below poverty line
19.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,170 | $57,280 | +58% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $65,590 | $101,780 | +55% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $63,200 | $95,230 | +51% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $115,120 | +50% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $73,810 | $101,090 | +37% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,620 | $102,170 | +37% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $102,920 | +35% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $46,790 | $61,500 | +31% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Baltimore is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,619 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $63,816 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Seattle?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $133,583 in Seattle, 50% more in Seattle.