Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Fort Meade, Maryland


The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 41.9% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,486 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Arlington, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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