Lake Elsinore, California vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 30.8% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $53,321 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  49.1% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher