Falls Church, Virginia vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 39.7% cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,347 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Falls Church, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower