Moving from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD

Straight-line distance: 35 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$474 – $716
2-3 bedroom$1,549 – $2,332
4+ bedroom house$2,923 – $4,396

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How Baltimore compares to Washington

Washington's median home value is $705,000 — 247% higher than Baltimore's $202,900.

Median household income is $101,722 in Washington versus $58,349 in Baltimore.

Typical rent runs $1,817 in Washington and $1,235 in Baltimore.

On housing costs, Baltimore, MD looks more affordable than Washington, DC — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricWashington, DCBaltimore, MD
Population670,587584,548
Median home value$705,000$202,900
Median household income$101,722$58,349
Median gross rent$1,817$1,235
Climate risk (FEMA)Relatively HighRelatively High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.