Moving from Baltimore to Orlando?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Baltimore lifestyle in Orlando, you'd need to earn:
$72,797/year
▼ $2,203 less than you make now
| Category | Baltimore | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,797 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,629 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,513 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,056 |
| State Tax | -$3,510 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,639 | $59,599 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -2.9% in Orlando
- Housing is +4.4% in Orlando
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,510/year in taxes in Orlando
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~791 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Baltimore to Orlando
| Your Baltimore Salary | Orlando Equivalent | Difference | Orlando Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,825 | -$1,175 | $33,234 |
| $50,000 | $48,531 | -$1,469 | $41,033 |
| $60,000 | $58,238 | -$1,762 | $48,833 |
| $75,000 | $72,797 | -$2,203 | $59,599 |
| $100,000 | $97,063 | -$2,937 | $76,670 |
| $150,000 | $145,594 | -$4,406 | $110,267 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Baltimore and Orlando Compare
Housing (4% more expensive in Orlando)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Orlando rents for $1,460/month compared to $1,250/month in Baltimore. Median home prices: $385,000 in Orlando vs $367,000 in Baltimore.
Taxes
Maryland has a progressive state income tax from 2.0% to 6.5%. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Orlando would save you about $3,510/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Orlando's overall cost of living is 2.9% lower than Baltimore, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Baltimore: 104.5, Orlando: 101.4.
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