Albany, New York vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 19.7% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $59,845 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Germantown
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Albany, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% higher
      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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower