Brentwood, MD vs Fort Meade, MD

Brentwood is moderately more affordable than Fort Meade, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Brentwood scores 120 compared to 133 for Fort Meade, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Meade can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Brentwood has a median rent of $1,564/month while Fort Meade comes in at $2,380/month, a 34% difference.

Median household income in Brentwood is $70,573 compared to $102,886 in Fort Meade (-31.4%). While Fort Meade is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brentwood spend roughly 26.6% of their income on rent, less than the 27.8% in Fort Meade.

Climate-wise, Brentwood is notably warmer with an average of 59.3°F compared to 56.2°F in Fort Meade. Fort Meade receives more rainfall at 45" per year compared to 41.8" in Brentwood.