Germantown, Maryland vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 10.6% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $67,078 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Fresno
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Germantown, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower