Rockville, Maryland vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 32.7% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $33,632 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Rockville, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher