Moving from St. Louis to Baltimore?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Baltimore, you'd need to earn:
$83,962/year
▲ $8,962 more than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $83,962 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$10,086 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,206 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,217 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$3,936 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $63,518 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +9.9% in Baltimore
- Housing is +49.6% in Baltimore
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $161/year in taxes in Baltimore
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~731 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Baltimore
| Your St. Louis Salary | Baltimore Equivalent | Difference | Baltimore Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $44,425 | +$4,425 | $35,676 |
| $50,000 | $55,431 | +$5,431 | $43,997 |
| $60,000 | $66,855 | +$6,855 | $52,295 |
| $75,000 | $83,962 | +$8,962 | $63,518 |
| $100,000 | $111,476 | +$11,476 | $81,538 |
| $150,000 | $167,344 | +$17,344 | $116,919 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Baltimore Compare
Housing (50% more expensive in Baltimore)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Baltimore rents for $1,250/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $367,000 in Baltimore vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. 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 $161/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Baltimore's overall cost of living is 9.9% higher than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Baltimore: 104.5.
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