Laguna Niguel, California vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 49.0% cheaper than Laguna Niguel, California.

You would need a salary of $38,274 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Laguna Niguel, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Laguna Niguel, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Laguna Niguel, California
Laguna Niguel, CA vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Laguna Niguel, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher