Fort Meade, Maryland vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 16.5% more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $58,253 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, MD vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Fort Meade, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% higher
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower