Fort Meade, Maryland vs. South Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Charleston, West Virginia is 13.6% cheaper than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,049 in South Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in South Charleston
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, MD vs. South Charleston, WV
Compared to Fort Meade, South Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  63.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower