Fort Washington, MD vs Severn, MD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Severn is 15.7% cheaper than Fort Washington. With a cost index of 137 vs 159, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Severn to Fort Washington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Washington is $2,724/month compared to $2,082/month in Severn — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Severn has cheaper rent, Fort Washington actually has lower median home values ($464,300 vs $465,600).

Median household income in Fort Washington is $145,942 compared to $130,627 in Severn (+11.7%). The higher salaries in Fort Washington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Washington spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Severn.

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