Augusta, Georgia vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 18.6% more expensive than Augusta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $59,280 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is more expensive than Augusta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Fort Meade
than in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, GA vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Augusta, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher