Germantown, Maryland vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 15.6% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $70,909 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Durham
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Germantown, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower