Acton, Massachusetts vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 23.1% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,474 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Germantown
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Acton, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower