What is a pro or con of living in Fort Meade, Marylandcompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Transportation is 12% cheaper in Fort Meade.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Meade, Maryland copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $48,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina could decrease to $45,208 in Fort Meade, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. FORT MEADE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 5.8% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,208 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
12% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Fort Meade, MD

Compared to Charlotte, Fort Meade is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.1% higher

Commute

12.6% lower

Health

12.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Fort Meade, MD

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