Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Fort Meade, Maryland


The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 56.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $65,515 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Fort Meade, MD
Compared to San Jose, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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