Fort Meade, Maryland vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 49.6% more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $74,814 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Salinas
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort_Meade, MD vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Fort_Meade, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  72.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower