Monterey, California vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 46.3% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $37,581 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Monterey, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  42.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher