Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 20.9% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,424 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Germantown
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Blacksburg, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  126.9% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower