Garland, Texas vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 5.8% cheaper than Garland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,091 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Garland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Garland, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Garland, Texas
Garland, TX vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Garland, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher