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 $67,811 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
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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