New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 7.6% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,074 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to New Orleans, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher