Fort Meade, Maryland vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 53.8% more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $130,714 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, MD vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Fort Meade, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  80.0% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower