Fort Meade, Maryland vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 10.0% more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $82,508 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, MD vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Fort Meade, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower