Richmond, Virginia vs. Fort Washington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Washington, Maryland is 29.7% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $169,850 in Fort Washington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Washington, Maryland is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Fort Washington
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Fort Washington, MD
Compared to Richmond, Fort Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% higher
      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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  82.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher