Olympia, Washington vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 16.1% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,279 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Olympia, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.4% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher