Moving from Austin to Baltimore?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Austin lifestyle in Baltimore, you'd need to earn:
$79,883/year
▲ $4,883 more than you make now
| Category | Austin | Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $79,883 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,188 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,953 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,158 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$3,742 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $60,842 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +6.5% in Baltimore
- Housing is -1.8% in Baltimore
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $3,510/year in taxes in Baltimore
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,347 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Austin to Baltimore
| Your Austin Salary | Baltimore Equivalent | Difference | Baltimore Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $42,604 | +$2,604 | $34,300 |
| $50,000 | $53,255 | +$3,255 | $42,352 |
| $60,000 | $63,906 | +$3,906 | $50,361 |
| $75,000 | $79,883 | +$4,883 | $60,842 |
| $100,000 | $106,511 | +$6,511 | $78,293 |
| $150,000 | $159,766 | +$9,766 | $112,156 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Austin and Baltimore Compare
Housing (2% cheaper in Baltimore)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Baltimore rents for $1,250/month compared to $1,549/month in Austin. Median home prices: $367,000 in Baltimore vs $400,000 in Austin.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. Maryland has a progressive state income tax from 2.0% to 6.5%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Baltimore would cost you about $3,510/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Baltimore's overall cost of living is 6.5% higher than Austin, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Austin: 98.1, Baltimore: 104.5.
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