Melbourne, Florida vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 0.5% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $59,682 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Fort Meade
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Melbourne, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher