Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Meade, Maryland vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 116.7% more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $205,895 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, MD vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Fort Meade, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.7% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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