Moving to Baltimore: Your Complete Relocation Guide

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MOVING TO BALTIMORE
YOUR COMPLETE RELOCATION GUIDE
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Why Baltimore?
Key Points

• Famous for crab cakes, Bawlmer accent, historic
  rowhouses
• Neighborhood identity rich culture
• Sports fandom (Orioles Ravens)
• Seaport legacy at Inner Harbor, Fells Point,
  Port Covington

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Pros Cons
Pros
Cons

• Waterfront Living (Fells Point, Canton)
• Lower Housing Costs
• Friendly Local Scene (hon!)
• Food Festivals

• Crime Concerns (varies by area)
• Older Infrastructure (potholes, water lines)
• Traffic Parking Issues
• Extreme Weather (hot summers, icy winters)

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Neighborhood Highlights
Federal Hill
Great nightlife, near Inner Harbor, pricier
rowhomes
Fells Point
Canton
Trendy rowhomes, ODonnell Square, waterfront park
Cobblestone streets, waterfront pubs, bustling
weekends
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Neighborhood Highlights
Hampden
Great nightlife, near Inner Harbor, pricier
rowhomes
Roland Park / Guilford
Mount Vernon
Cobblestone streets, waterfront pubs, bustling
weekends
Trendy rowhomes, ODonnell Square, waterfront park
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Housing Costs
Rent
1,0001,600 for 1BR (more for waterfront)
Buy
200K (fixer-upper rowhomes) to 600K
(renovated)
Cost of Living

• Utilities (spike in extreme weather)
• Groceries at Lexington Market or farmers markets
• Dining Out seafood, pit beef, local specials

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Getting Around
Rush Hour Parking
Car Culture
Public Transit
Other Transit
79 a.m. 46 p.m. congestion, permit
requirements in some neighborhoods.
MTA buses, light rail, Metro Subway, Charm City
Circulator (free).
Water taxis for fun rides, bikeshare/scooters in
popular areas.
Most people drive
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Taxes Insurance
Baltimore Taxes

• Local income tax (city surcharge)
• 6 sales tax (statewide)
• High property taxes in city limits

Insurance

• Auto Typically, higher in dense city
• Home/Renters Varies by neighborhood building
  age

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Movers.com Tips

• Scout the Neighborhood (day night)
• Check Parking Rules (permits, loading zones)
• Watch the Seasons (summer humidity, winter ice)
• Label Boxes Clearly (narrow stairways)
• Hire Local Pros (knowledge of Baltimores layout)

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Final Thoughts
Conclusion
Baltimore offers a unique blend of history,
culture, and community.
Call to Action
Movers.com can connect you with moving companies,
local insights, and resources to make your
relocation smooth.
Phone
17329404200
Email
contactus_at_movers.com
Website
www.movers.com
Address
1596 US Highway 130, North Brunswick NJ 08902
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