Fort Meade, Maryland vs. Homestead, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homestead, Florida is 21.1% more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $124,719 in Homestead, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homestead, Florida is more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
80% more expensive in Homestead
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, MD vs. Homestead, FL
Compared to Fort Meade, Homestead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  80.4% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower