Head to head
Baltimore, MD vs Louisville, KY
Louisville is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $663/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $14,500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Baltimore55 | Louisville69 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,983 | $3,320 |
| Salary for comfort | $74,500/yr | $60,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,560 | $1,110 |
| Median home value | $219,300 | $235,000 |
| Median household income | $59,623 | $62,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Housing score | 47 | 76 |
| Jobs score | 27 | 36 |
| Safety score | 9 | 38 |
| Climate score | 100 | 99 |
| Amenities score | 73 | 69 |
| Population | 577.2K | 625K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 89° / 27° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Baltimore, MD
Louisville, KY