Sacramento, California vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 22.8% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $38,610 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
32% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Sacramento, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher