Fort Meade, Maryland vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 6.2% more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,088 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
14% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, MD vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Fort Meade, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% higher
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower