Phoenix, Arizona vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 13.6% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $51,831 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Phoenix, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher