Cost of Living Calculator - Merrifield, Virginia vs Capitol Heights, Maryland


The cost of living in Capitol Heights, Maryland is 23.5% cheaper than Merrifield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $195,858 in Capitol Heights, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrifield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Capitol Heights, Maryland is cheaper than Merrifield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Capitol Heights
than in Merrifield, Virginia
Merrifield, VA vs Capitol Heights, MD
Compared to Merrifield, Capitol Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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