Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 12.5% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $87,512 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
23% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Charlottesville, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher