Germantown, Maryland vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 23.4% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $34,481 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Germantown, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower