Looking for a fresh start in a new Baltimore neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baltimore for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 7,702
-21%
Cost of Living Index 82 vs 104
21% lower than Baltimore
Population 486
-21%
Cost of Living Index 82 vs 104
21% lower than Baltimore
Population 3,281
-21%
Cost of Living Index 82 vs 104
21% lower than Baltimore
Population 11,271
-16%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 104
16% lower than Baltimore
Population 5,816
-15%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 104
15% lower than Baltimore
Population 2,435
-15%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 104
15% lower than Baltimore
Population 4,504
-13%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 104
13% lower than Baltimore
Population 13,771
-13%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 104
13% lower than Baltimore
Population 53,612
-12%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 104
12% lower than Baltimore
Population 13,852
-12%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 104
12% lower than Baltimore
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