Cost of living
Maryland (United States) compared to Florida (United States)
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Overview comparison
Maryland (United States)Florida (United States)
Consumer prices in Maryland (United States) are roughly 2% higher than in Florida (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Maryland (United States) | Florida (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,449 | 2,039 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,535 | 6,543 |
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| Without rent one person | 864 | 980 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,503 | 2,276 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,671.61 | 1,970.63 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,289.33 | 3,069.8 |
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| Food person | 672 | 681 |
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| Food family | 1,745 | 1,511 |
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| Transport person | 77.47 | 60.08 |
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| Transport family | 232.48 | 216.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.11 years | 83.16 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maryland (United States) | Florida (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.96 | 17.29 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 81.94 | 85.1 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.24 | 12.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.07 | 5.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.6 | 4.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.17 | 2.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maryland (United States) | Florida (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,425.43 | 1,510.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,616.48 | 1,601.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,432.44 | 3,686.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,091.75 | 3,069.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90.63 | 108.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 175.84 | 176.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 84.59 | 77.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maryland (United States) | Florida (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.19 | 6.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,209 | 4,275 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,978 | 2,918 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.93 | 2.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 71.39% | 68.88% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.32 | 20.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 0.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maryland (United States) | Florida (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.93 | 3.46 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.16 | 3.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.73 | 12.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.14 | 11.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.92 | 19.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.94 | 1.58 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 | 1.28 |
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Other
| Item | Maryland (United States) | Florida (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.07 | 43.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.62 | 17.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 93.44 | 134.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.6 | 16.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.73 | 51.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.85 | 82.6 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,410.29 | 976.4 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,528 | 15,611 |
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