Socorro, New Mexico vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 27.9% more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $83,154 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Socorro, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Fort Meade
than in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro, NM vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Socorro, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher