Germantown, Maryland vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 23.5% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $38,225 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Germantown, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower