Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Slightly above the national average, but a clear bargain compared with nearby DC.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 105
Median 2BR rent: $1,800/mo
Housing: 104 vs 100
Groceries: 104 vs 100
Utilities: 105 vs 100
Transportation: 102 vs 100
Healthcare: 105 vs 100
Baltimore offers rowhomes, harbor views, and real history at lower costs than Washington DC a short trip away. Housing is reasonable, with neighborhood choice driving your real spend.