Roanoke, Virginia vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 12.5% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,477 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Fort Meade
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Roanoke, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher