Baltimore

Historic port city undergoing renaissance. Affordable housing with growing job market and cultural attractions.

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1-Bed Rent

$1,500

per month

Median Salary

$46,000

per year

Afford Alone?

No βœ—

Challenging

Rent by Housing Type

Studio

$1,240

1-Bedroom

$1,500

Shared 2-Bed

$825

Coliving

$975

Shared House

$680

Monthly Budget (on $2,850 take-home)

Income$2,850
Needs (housing, food, transport)$1,985(70%)
Wants (dining, entertainment)$418(15%)
Savings$285(10%)
Remaining$162

Most Affordable Areas

  • Dundalk
  • Essex
  • Pikesville

Most Expensive Areas

  • Inner Harbor
  • Canton
  • Federal Hill

About Baltimore

  • Affordable for East Coast
  • Harbor redevelopment
  • Growing job market
  • Historic neighborhoods

Average Monthly Costs (Moderate Lifestyle)

Groceries

$270

Dining Out

$185

Subscriptions

$48

Entertainment

$120

Personal Care

$65

Public Transport

$85

Similar Cities

Philadelphia

$1,600/mo

Washington, DC

$2,200/mo

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