Baltimore, Maryland
In Baltimore, Maryland, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.05 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.02 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,857, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Baltimore's cost-of-living index of 108 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.05
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,857
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$14.74
Combo meal
Electricity
20.61¢
per kWh · ~$185/mo
Car Insurance
$207/mo
$2,480/yr
Median Household Income
$59,623
49.5% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.40 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$8.15 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.91 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.11 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.61 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$12.41 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.60 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.79 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.17 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$3.01 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.44 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$8.30 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.48 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.65 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$9.04 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.29 | $5.40 | +25.9% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.71 | $8.15 | +21.5% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.93 | $6.91 | +16.5% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.56 | $2.11 | +35.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.38 | $5.61 | +28.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.77 | $12.41 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.80 | $5.60 | +47.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.05 | $4.79 | +18.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.60 | $5.17 | +12.4% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.32 | $3.01 | +29.7% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.80 | $2.44 | +35.6% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.85 | $8.30 | +41.9% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.29 | $5.48 | +27.7% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.90 | $6.65 | +35.7% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.59 | $9.04 | +37.2% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$14.74
Casual Dining
$28.08
Monthly Spend
$415.7
+4.73% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $9.14
$14.74
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $10.32
$15.92
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $11.05
$16.51
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $4.97
$6.90
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Average 1BR: $1,523/mo · 2BR: $2,191/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
348k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,593
$83k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$60k
household median
Employment by Sector — Baltimore
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$83k/yr
~$91k/yr
~$63k/yr
~$39k/yr
~$173k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 24510
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$3,330/wk · $173k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$758/wk · $39k/yr
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