Durham, North Carolina vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 3.7% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,154 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
15% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Durham, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher