| Category | Baltimore | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall cost vs national average | -0.2% | -37.7% |
| Average rent | $1,652/mo | $2,457/mo |
| Studio | $1,325/mo | $1,838/mo |
| 1-bedroom | $1,553/mo | $2,309/mo |
| 2-bedroom | $1,752/mo | $3,084/mo |
| 3-bedroom | $1,981/mo | $3,668/mo |
| Average home price | $395,994 | $1,107,388 |
| Energy | $276.90/mo | $231.14/mo |
| Phone | $204.16/mo | $195.19/mo |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.77 | $4.77 |
| Bread (1 loaf) | $4.17 | $4.22 |
| Eggs (1 dozen) | $4.70 | $4.83 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.76 | $0.77 |
| Fried chicken | $1.53 | $1.53 |
| Coffee | $6.70 | $6.83 |
| Ground beef (1 lb) | $8.11 | $7.55 |
| Tire Balance | $64.00 | $73.07 |
| Gasoline (gal) | $3.09 | $3.12 |
