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:
$86,414/year
▲ $11,414 more than you make now
| Category | Austin | Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $86,414 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$10,625 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,358 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,253 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$4,052 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $65,126 |
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 | $45,382 | +$5,382 | $36,400 |
| $50,000 | $56,686 | +$6,686 | $44,946 |
| $60,000 | $68,709 | +$8,709 | $53,512 |
| $75,000 | $86,414 | +$11,414 | $65,126 |
| $100,000 | $115,006 | +$15,006 | $83,845 |
| $150,000 | $173,265 | +$23,265 | $120,640 |
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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