Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Washington leaves you about $184 more a month than Baltimore after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $14.3K more saved.
| Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $8,697 | $8,237 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $785 | $1,246 |
| Rent (median) | $1,900 | $1,290 |
| Commute | $72 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,680 | $1,500 |
| Left over each month | $5,045 | $4,861 |
| Savings after 5 years | $373,777 | $359,436 |
| Washington | Baltimore | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 112 | 100 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 80 | 55 |
| Average summer high | 89°F | 88°F |
| Average winter low | 22°F | 23°F |
| Rainy days a year | 124 | 124 |
Change the salary in each city, your rent, commute, a house instead of renting, or add up to three more options. Wotify recomputes everything.