Austin, Texas vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 27.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,053 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Austin, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher