Atlanta, Georgia vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 14.2% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $128,748 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Atlanta, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher