San Diego, California vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 41.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $58,541 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to San Diego, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher