Elk Grove, California vs. Fort Washington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Washington, Maryland is 8.9% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $37,344 in Fort Washington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Washington, Maryland is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Fort Washington
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Fort Washington, MD
Compared to Elk Grove, Fort Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher