Germantown, Maryland vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 21.0% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $134,381 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Germantown, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower