Germantown, Maryland vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 1.6% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $196,883 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Charles Town
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Charles Town, WV
Compared to Germantown, Charles Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher