Cairo, Illinois vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 61.8% more expensive than Cairo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,882 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Cairo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Cairo, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
609% more expensive in Germantown
than in Cairo, Illinois
Cairo, IL vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Cairo, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  856.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  54.0% higher
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher